OLD FORGE CLOSE, WD25 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7BU

OLD FORGE CLOSE, WD25 7BU, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.38 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7BU, encompassing approximately 2238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Edson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Albans View with total crimes: 2

OLD FORGE CLOSE, WD25 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3862.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-12.50%
Other theft23.13100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.2714.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.57133.33%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.57-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.93700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.57-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9383.33%
Other theft14.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8350.00%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Burglary11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albans View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linden Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Marian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ganders Ash
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hope Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cardiff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sheriff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1