WD25 7QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 7QY

WD25 7QY, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This WD25 7QY 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 7QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 7QY, encompassing approximately 1967 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 7QY area, explore the WD25 7QY 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 7QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Marian Gardens with total crimes: 3

WD25 7QY 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.0814.29%
Burglary24.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 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 behaviour1013.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.080.00%
Vehicle crime23.56-84.62%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1315.75333.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.61-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-14.29%
Public order23.050.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.21-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.590.00%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour76.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.56-25.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6957.14%
Criminal damage and arson45.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-25.00%
Other theft53.0525.00%
Drugs42.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.0350.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.2314.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.56300.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.18133.33%
Other theft43.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-57.14%
Shoplifting21.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-85.71%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime714.2375.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.56-30.00%
Shoplifting43.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.26900.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime45.080.00%
Bicycle theft22.030.00%
Other theft21.02-66.67%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.23100.00%
Other theft66.10500.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Shoplifting22.03-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.610.00%
Shoplifting43.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 202310
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20244
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310
August 20231
July 202313

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
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 7 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202413
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sheepcot Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marian Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Queenswood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Albanwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Valley Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Perivale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lincoln Green Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Briar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1