WD25 0RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0RB

WD25 0RB, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0RB 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 0RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0RB, encompassing approximately 1887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 0RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Humberstone Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gorle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Wood Drive with total crimes: 2

WD25 0RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.01-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour34.77-66.67%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.131600.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.770.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-90.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1012.71900.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.24200.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.83-25.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.30-42.86%
Burglary32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5475.00%
Vehicle crime33.71-25.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-90.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.24400.00%
Other theft45.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.83-72.73%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.83-21.43%
Vehicle crime85.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24-64.29%
Other crime22.650.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.6616.67%
Violence and sexual offences147.42600.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.4233.33%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.839.09%
Criminal damage and arson36.3650.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.830.00%
Shoplifting45.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 202314
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202417
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 202314
August 20232
July 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20238
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

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
June 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Humberstone Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gorle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harris Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ross Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Briar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Leggatts Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clarke Green
    Total1
    Other theft1