HIGH ROAD, WD25 7BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7BH

HIGH ROAD, WD25 7BH, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.62 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7BH 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 7BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7BH, encompassing approximately 2052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 7BH area, explore the WD25 7BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 7BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplars Close with total crimes: 6
  • Louvain Way with total crimes: 4
  • Woodside Mews with total crimes: 3

HIGH ROAD, WD25 7BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.850.00%
Robbery24.39100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.6412.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.3933.33%
Public order43.900.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.23-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences63.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.7280.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.39-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2118.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.3366.67%
Public order32.440.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.23-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.36-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5735.71%
Anti-social behaviour109.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.870.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.74180.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.82-50.00%
Shoplifting10.97-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.67-44.44%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.8028.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.39-50.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.92-66.67%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.390.00%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 202413
April 202411
March 202419
February 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplars Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Louvain Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woodside Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albans View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Katherine Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linden Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Marian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ganders Ash
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hope Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Cardiff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1