HOLTSMERE CLOSE, WD25 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9AF

HOLTSMERE CLOSE, WD25 9AF, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9AF, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 9AF area, explore the WD25 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD25 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Wood Drive with total crimes: 2

HOLTSMERE CLOSE, WD25 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2466.67%
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.41-10.00%
Other theft74.02-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1721.4654.55%
Anti-social behaviour107.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.47150.00%
Vehicle crime34.47-50.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1113.8610.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-20.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.65233.33%
Other theft104.4725.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4766.67%
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-40.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.68-50.00%
Other theft32.24-40.00%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.47-40.00%
Other theft54.0225.00%
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Theft from the person21.79100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.31400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.71300.00%
Other theft41.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.71100.00%
Vehicle crime42.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-40.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%

In October 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 behaviour58.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.240.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 20249
December 202315
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202417
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Cezanne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cow Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Purbrock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1