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

Overview of Crime in WD25 7NJ

HORSESHOE LANE, WD25 7NJ, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7NJ, encompassing approximately 1279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD25 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 3

HORSESHOE LANE, WD25 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.81-22.22%
Other theft35.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-50.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%

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 offences918.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1333.33%
Vehicle crime43.1333.33%
Other theft23.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%

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 offences613.29-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-63.64%
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour1121.10175.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.60-22.22%
Other theft45.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.1350.00%
Theft from the person12.340.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.54125.00%
Other theft57.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.69-55.56%
Other theft23.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.97200.00%
Other theft57.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.34-33.33%
Burglary11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Robbery10.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In December 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery416.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-72.73%
Other theft32.34200.00%
Bicycle theft32.3450.00%
Public order12.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.6025.00%
Bicycle theft23.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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 offences1117.1922.22%
Anti-social behaviour48.60-50.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Burglary11.560.00%

In September 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 offences919.54125.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.0360.00%
Public order26.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.29-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.91-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Other theft32.34200.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.160.00%
Vehicle crime35.470.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 202311
September 20239
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
August 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

A total of 4 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
July 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Newlands Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kytes Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Newhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Crown Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harding Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cart Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lych Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1