MERIDEN WAY, WD25 9DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9DU

MERIDEN WAY, WD25 9DU, Watford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.67 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9DU 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 9DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9DU, encompassing approximately 2317 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WD25 9DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest End with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 5
  • Tudor Avenue with total crimes: 4

MERIDEN WAY, WD25 9DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.75-64.29%
Drugs52.16400.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Public order41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 behaviour1413.8127.27%
Violence and sexual offences76.04-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.02-20.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.51266.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.75-11.11%
Vehicle crime53.4566.67%
Public order22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.8833.33%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-57.14%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0880.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8816.67%
Shoplifting43.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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 behaviour69.9250.00%
Shoplifting62.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 behaviour56.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.86-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.43-90.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1115.96266.67%
Shoplifting104.75150.00%
Vehicle crime54.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-72.73%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%

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 behaviour1110.36-15.38%
Shoplifting44.75-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-40.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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 behaviour1312.9462.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.61150.00%
Shoplifting52.16-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.3614.29%
Shoplifting83.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 202313
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 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
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Harvest End
    Total6
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairfolds
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tudor Avenue
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Pelhams
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bowmans Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leander Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westlea Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. York Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gadswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1