WD25 0JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0JH

WD25 0JH, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0JH 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 0JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0JH, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD25 0JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leveret Close with total crimes: 5
  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Foxlands Close with total crimes: 3

WD25 0JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1744.44%
Vehicle crime44.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8228.57%
Public order43.35300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.08-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-60.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.53800.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.700.00%
Public order43.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.57233.33%
Vehicle crime43.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.21-42.86%
Public order31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-22.22%
Public order32.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4550.00%
Burglary33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4520.00%
Other theft32.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86100.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.920.00%
Vehicle crime104.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leveret Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Foxlands Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hemming Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ross Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rushton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redheath Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Privet Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sheriff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gorle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarke Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1