ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9FF

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9FF, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9FF 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 9FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9FF, encompassing approximately 2793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 9FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Codicote Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Holtsmere Close with total crimes: 2

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.1525.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Burglary41.43300.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%

In July 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 offences77.88-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-71.43%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6757.14%
Vehicle crime73.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-20.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
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 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.510.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51150.00%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.73-28.57%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8816.67%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-69.23%
Other theft31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Codicote Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holtsmere Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Garston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garston Park Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilcon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Felden Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bovingdon Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Crown Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Loweswater Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Garston Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1