THE MEADOWS, WD25 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9AH

THE MEADOWS, WD25 9AH, Watford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9AH 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9AH, encompassing approximately 2526 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Harvest End with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 3

THE MEADOWS, WD25 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.02150.00%
Public order93.9650.00%
Shoplifting73.560.00%
Other theft62.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-89.47%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.7735.71%
Other theft97.52-47.06%
Public order63.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-78.95%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1924.9335.71%
Other theft177.5230.77%
Violence and sexual offences146.7355.56%
Vehicle crime45.54-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.7716.67%
Other theft135.5444.44%
Vehicle crime95.1412.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.56-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.560.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.5820.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.7525.00%
Other theft93.96-10.00%
Vehicle crime83.56700.00%
Shoplifting53.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-50.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In March 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 behaviour1019.7911.11%
Other theft103.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17500.00%
Shoplifting62.37-45.45%
Public order42.37300.00%
Robbery21.58100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.02175.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.35-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.56-42.86%
Other theft53.17-28.57%
Theft from the person31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.54-16.67%
Other theft73.96133.33%
Shoplifting42.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.64100.00%
Shoplifting54.75-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft31.19-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.19-75.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.95400.00%
Shoplifting125.9471.43%
Other theft114.75450.00%
Vehicle crime84.35700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.37200.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.27-35.00%
Shoplifting75.14-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-66.67%
Public order31.19200.00%
Other theft21.19-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.910.00%
Shoplifting93.560.00%
Vehicle crime53.560.00%
Other theft41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202417
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 202419
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202419
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 202315
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harvest End
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 3. Fairfolds
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cezanne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ley Farm Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Butterwick
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alma Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Phillipers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ivinghoe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. York Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1