WD25 9DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9DT

WD25 9DT, Watford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9DT 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 9DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9DT, encompassing approximately 2470 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WD25 9DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest End with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 3
  • Eastlea Avenue with total crimes: 2

WD25 9DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order88.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2440.00%
Burglary32.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3871.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.86-64.29%
Drugs52.02400.00%
Public order52.02150.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.9516.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.67-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.83-20.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.86-11.11%
Vehicle crime53.2425.00%
Public order22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.12-10.00%
Vehicle crime43.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-57.14%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0516.67%
Shoplifting42.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 behaviour69.7150.00%
Shoplifting62.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-28.57%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83-20.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.81-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.40-90.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.97266.67%
Shoplifting104.45150.00%
Vehicle crime54.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-72.73%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.71-15.38%
Shoplifting44.45-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-40.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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 behaviour1312.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.260.00%
Shoplifting52.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 202313

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
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Harvest End
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 2. Fairfolds
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Eastlea Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Westlea Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kelshall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Butterwick
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alma Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ivinghoe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. York Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1