THE GOSSAMERS, WD25 9AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9AT

THE GOSSAMERS, WD25 9AT, Watford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9AT 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 9AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9AT, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterwick with total crimes: 3
  • The Turnstones with total crimes: 3
  • York Way with total crimes: 3

THE GOSSAMERS, WD25 9AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.0928.57%
Violence and sexual offences93.36350.00%
Other theft33.360.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.37-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.85133.33%
Public order72.62133.33%
Burglary32.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.33160.00%
Burglary34.860.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.7230.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.86-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-60.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 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 behaviour1011.21400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.22100.00%
Vehicle crime33.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In March 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 behaviour69.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Shoplifting41.49-33.33%
Drugs21.490.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.60100.00%
Shoplifting62.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-62.50%
Robbery11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.37-90.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.7460.00%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.21-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences54.480.00%
Shoplifting41.87-20.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.860.00%
Shoplifting51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 202413
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Butterwick
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. The Turnstones
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. York Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gadswell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Widgeon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kelshall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Gossamers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfolds
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. The Pelhams
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1