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

Overview of Crime in WD25 7DX

HIGH ROAD, WD25 7DX, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7DX 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7DX, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WD25 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Brow with total crimes: 5
  • Linden Lea with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Farm Avenue with total crimes: 2

HIGH ROAD, WD25 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.54-11.11%
Public order53.15400.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.94100.00%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.30-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 offences117.09-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.33-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.207.14%
Anti-social behaviour105.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.94200.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 offences149.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.51-50.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.7666.67%
Burglary11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.05-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.020.00%
Vehicle crime54.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

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 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Brow
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Linden Lea
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Hill Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. High Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Campion Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farmers Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cardiff Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stud Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sheriff Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Leveret Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Marian Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hope Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hare Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1