WD25 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7HW

WD25 7HW, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7HW, encompassing approximately 1309 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplars Close with total crimes: 6
  • Boundary Way with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WD25 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.56-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour88.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime16.110.00%
Public order10.76-80.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.07137.50%
Anti-social behaviour1014.5111.11%
Public order57.640.00%
Other theft53.82150.00%
Burglary23.82100.00%
Robbery11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.5680.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.11-60.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime13.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 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 behaviour916.80350.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson14.580.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.27-12.50%
Vehicle crime55.34150.00%
Other theft33.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2233.33%
Vehicle crime26.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Other theft21.53-50.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.32100.00%
Vehicle crime44.58300.00%
Other theft43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.29-33.33%
Drugs21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Robbery10.76-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson619.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.58-33.33%
Robbery43.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.05-62.50%
Bicycle theft32.2950.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.1150.00%
Bicycle theft24.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other theft11.53-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.160.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
October 20231

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 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplars Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Boundary Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Cobb Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Horseshoe Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harding Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Allsaints Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1