HORSESHOE LANE, WD25 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7JE

HORSESHOE LANE, WD25 7JE, Watford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7JE, encompassing approximately 1570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 7JE 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
  • Louvain Way with total crimes: 4

HORSESHOE LANE, WD25 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.28-20.00%
Robbery27.64100.00%
Public order21.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In August 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 offences1526.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.5562.50%
Public order58.280.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 behaviour810.19-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.09200.00%
Other crime13.820.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.37200.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-86.67%
Robbery11.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.5515.38%
Anti-social behaviour69.550.00%
Public order33.820.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.55-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-80.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour612.73200.00%
Vehicle crime53.82400.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Drugs11.27-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.4666.67%
Drugs39.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-33.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.64-18.18%
Shoplifting45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.91100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Other crime11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5550.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.91-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour87.00166.67%
Other theft25.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20246
June 20242
May 202415
April 202413
March 202420
February 202415
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 7JE 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. Louvain Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodside Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cobb Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gates Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stud Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Grasmere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Katherine Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cardiff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1