GANDERS ASH, WD25 7HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7HE

GANDERS ASH, WD25 7HE, Watford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7HE, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 7HE 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

GANDERS ASH, WD25 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.76-15.38%
Other theft24.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.9962.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.3566.67%
Public order44.120.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 behaviour1210.7033.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.76350.00%
Public order33.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences2115.235.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.64350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.70200.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.35185.71%
Anti-social behaviour28.23-60.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.17-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8825.00%
Vehicle crime52.06400.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4642.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 202421
February 202420
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 7HE 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. Edson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albans View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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