WD25 7JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7JZ

WD25 7JZ, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.06 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7JZ 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 7JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7JZ, encompassing approximately 952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 7JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 3

WD25 7JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1022.06150.00%
Other theft410.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.200.00%
Vehicle crime13.15-50.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour415.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.20-57.14%
Other theft23.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Bicycle theft12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences728.36-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.3520.00%
Other theft56.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.25100.00%
Burglary24.200.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.40-16.67%
Other theft25.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-87.50%
Robbery11.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime819.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.40-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.30-60.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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 behaviour821.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.40-16.67%
Other theft45.25100.00%
Vehicle crime24.20100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.300.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.25200.00%
Vehicle crime33.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-33.33%
Other theft22.10-66.67%
Public order12.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.3175.00%
Other theft67.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.30-62.50%
Burglary23.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-66.67%
Robbery11.050.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.400.00%
Other theft34.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.150.00%
Shoplifting13.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.200.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting11.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.76300.00%
Other theft34.200.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-66.67%
Burglary22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.300.00%
Public order26.300.00%
Shoplifting12.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sheepcot Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Crown Rise
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Loweswater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Harding Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1