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

Overview of Crime in WD25 0LQ

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0LQ, Watford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0LQ 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 0LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0LQ, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD25 0LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 3
  • A405 with total crimes: 2

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Shoplifting11.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime516.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-33.33%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.28-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour36.35-66.67%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.011000.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.73125.00%
Public order37.14200.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-84.62%
Robbery11.590.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1318.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.3133.33%
Other theft23.170.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.3533.33%
Public order13.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.76-85.71%
Other theft21.590.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Other crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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 behaviour1421.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.11400.00%
Vehicle crime33.970.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Shoplifting11.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.93200.00%
Burglary22.38100.00%
Shoplifting21.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.59-88.89%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime922.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.140.00%
Shoplifting47.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.170.00%
Burglary13.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 202314
November 20232
October 20234

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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 202413
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 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
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Sheepcot Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rushton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gorle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1