THE BROW, WD25 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7ET

THE BROW, WD25 7ET, Watford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7ET, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD25 7ET 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
  • Woodgate with total crimes: 4

THE BROW, WD25 7ET 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.95-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.4744.44%
Other theft25.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-87.50%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.53220.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.90-18.18%
Public order83.88700.00%
Other theft43.4533.33%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Other crime10.86-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.5022.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour97.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.88-40.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.0333.33%
Vehicle crime55.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.2423.53%
Anti-social behaviour99.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.93240.00%
Other theft37.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.86-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.45-54.55%
Shoplifting42.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Drugs41.720.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.74-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Other theft42.160.00%
Bicycle theft31.7250.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.50-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour74.74133.33%
Vehicle crime33.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20245
June 20246
May 202418
April 202414
March 202421
February 202417
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 7ET 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. Woodgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodside Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cobb Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Albans View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Horseshoe Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grasmere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 16. Newhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1