WD25 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9EJ

WD25 9EJ, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9EJ, encompassing approximately 2762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD25 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bovingdon Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Wilcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3

WD25 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.9033.33%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-90.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6733.33%
Vehicle crime104.34900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.90300.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.6912.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.2616.67%
Other theft32.530.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.1414.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.1733.33%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences811.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.9016.67%
Burglary42.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.26200.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-36.36%
Possession of weapons22.530.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8637.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In October 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 offences89.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.90-46.15%
Other theft32.530.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.7730.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.7766.67%
Public order53.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.81-66.67%
Other theft31.810.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237
August 20235
July 202315

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
August 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bovingdon Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wilcon Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Newlands Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kytes Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rother Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kilby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Biddenham Turn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garston (Hertfordshire) (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Garston Park Parade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Crown Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1