CHAPEL CLOSE, WD25 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7AR

CHAPEL CLOSE, WD25 7AR, Watford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7AR, encompassing approximately 3362 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 7AR area, explore the WD25 7AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD25 7AR area, visit the WD25 7AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD25 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leveret Close with total crimes: 5
  • Griffon Way with total crimes: 5
  • Foxlands Close with total crimes: 3

CHAPEL CLOSE, WD25 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1154.55%
Anti-social behaviour65.06-25.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.27-20.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.43-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences62.97-53.85%
Other theft21.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.8783.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.27150.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.25200.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.27-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4371.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.5733.33%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.84250.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.76400.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-80.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.650.00%
Public order22.97100.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.520.00%
Vehicle crime62.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 7AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leveret Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Griffon Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Foxlands Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Curtiss Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Burbridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Halifax Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Privet Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cheshire Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ridgehurst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Whittle Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Linden Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sheriff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1