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

Overview of Crime in WD25 9FH

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9FH, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9FH 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 9FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9FH, encompassing approximately 2607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garston Park Parade with total crimes: 3
  • Crown Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Lavinia Avenue with total crimes: 2

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6033.33%
Burglary31.530.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.15-60.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29166.67%
Vehicle crime53.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9250.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.67300.00%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9933.33%
Other theft21.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-50.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Garston Park Parade
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crown Rise
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lavinia Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1