WD25 7HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7HL

WD25 7HL, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 7HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7HL, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD25 7HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Way with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

WD25 7HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.0983.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.26-60.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-64.29%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.7755.56%
Anti-social behaviour49.20-69.23%
Public order22.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.72160.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.54-35.71%
Vehicle crime25.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.7255.56%
Anti-social behaviour59.2066.67%
Vehicle crime53.29150.00%
Burglary23.290.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In February 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 offences913.1428.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%

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 offences717.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.29300.00%
Other theft42.6333.33%
Bicycle theft22.63-33.33%
Drugs21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.66-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.94400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.29-55.56%
Robbery42.63300.00%
Other theft32.63200.00%
Bicycle theft31.9750.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences917.09-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.91100.00%
Bicycle theft25.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.20-76.47%
Burglary22.630.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Public order10.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1728.9213.33%
Violence and sexual offences1211.17100.00%
Public order57.89400.00%
Vehicle crime33.29200.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.7236.36%
Violence and sexual offences69.86-14.29%
Other theft33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.230.00%
Robbery44.600.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 202413
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 202317
August 202315
July 202311

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Boundary Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Albanwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Cobb Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harding Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cart Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1