WD25 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7HJ

WD25 7HJ, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7HJ, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Loweswater Close with total crimes: 2

WD25 7HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.60300.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Other theft10.77-80.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.49140.00%
Other theft59.21150.00%
Public order53.840.00%
Vehicle crime23.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-87.50%
Robbery10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.14-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.84-50.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences917.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0733.33%
Vehicle crime43.0733.33%
Bicycle theft13.070.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%

In April 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 behaviour814.58166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.140.00%
Other theft23.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.35150.00%
Other theft53.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.60-77.78%
Other theft21.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.12200.00%
Other theft46.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.53-33.33%
Burglary11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Robbery10.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery413.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-72.73%
Bicycle theft32.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-50.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Public order11.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.440.00%
Bicycle theft23.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.440.00%
Public order23.070.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Horseshoe Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Loweswater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Newlands Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Newhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harding Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Allsaints Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Kytes Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1