LINDEN LEA, WD25 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7DS

LINDEN LEA, WD25 7DS, Watford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7DS 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 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7DS, encompassing approximately 3479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 7DS area, explore the WD25 7DS 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 (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD25 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leveret Close with total crimes: 5
  • Foxlands Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LINDEN LEA, WD25 7DS 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.058.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.45-30.00%
Public order42.01300.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Shoplifting30.86200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.91-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.30100.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.20140.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.45175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-60.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences73.16-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In February 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 offences137.47160.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74100.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3266.67%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Other theft20.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.89-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-20.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.060.00%
Vehicle crime82.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.300.00%
Other theft41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20238

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
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

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 7DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leveret Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Foxlands Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Curtiss Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cheshire Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ridgehurst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    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. Sheriff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1