ASH CLOSE, WD25 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0RU

ASH CLOSE, WD25 0RU, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0RU, encompassing approximately 1332 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rushton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 2

ASH CLOSE, WD25 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.51800.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.750.00%
Burglary23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.750.00%
Burglary13.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In June 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 offences812.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.00-25.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-88.89%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.250.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

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 arson38.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Vehicle crime12.25-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.76-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.75-70.00%
Vehicle crime22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.26150.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.50600.00%
Other theft35.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.75100.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime511.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20232

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
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Rushton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Purbrock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. A41
    Total1
    Public order1