BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0HW

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HW, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0HW, encompassing approximately 1177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 0HW area, explore the WD25 0HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD25 0HW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 3
  • A405 with total crimes: 2
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 2

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Other theft11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime417.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.40-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.4050.00%
Public order32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-33.33%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Other theft11.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.4425.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.25400.00%
Other theft24.25100.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime11.70-90.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1015.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.49100.00%
Public order13.400.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.490.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Shoplifting11.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.40100.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.9840.00%
Other theft35.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-85.71%
Other crime11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.081300.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.89400.00%
Other theft34.25-25.00%
Shoplifting12.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.04100.00%
Burglary23.40100.00%
Shoplifting21.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.400.00%
Shoplifting43.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 202314
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 0HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheepcot Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1