SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 7DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7DL

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 7DL, Watford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7DL 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 7DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7DL, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 7DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leveret Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodgate with total crimes: 4
  • Edson Close with total crimes: 3

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 7DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.68-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour1112.5010.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.1766.67%
Public order43.79300.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

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 behaviour1010.60-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.4771.43%
Violence and sexual offences84.54-11.11%
Vehicle crime13.03-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.41133.33%
Vehicle crime52.65150.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.54-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.79200.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences148.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences710.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.6550.00%
Drugs32.270.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.2725.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 7DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leveret Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Woodgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albans View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ivy Close
    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