LYCH GATE, WD25 0LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0LS

LYCH GATE, WD25 0LS, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0LS, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD25 0LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 3
  • North Orbital Road with total crimes: 2

LYCH GATE, WD25 0LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.2275.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.07-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson24.07-50.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime42.33300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.8925.00%
Other theft42.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Drugs11.750.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.240.00%
Other theft22.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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 offences79.89133.33%
Other theft34.0750.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.16-66.67%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.31-78.57%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Robbery31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-50.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.38250.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Public order12.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Public order21.16100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences69.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.960.00%
Vehicle crime45.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Robbery31.750.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 202314
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
August 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
July 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Newlands Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. North Orbital Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kytes Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Harding Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Cart Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tudor Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridger Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lych Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1