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

Overview of Crime in WD25 9JL

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9JL, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9JL 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 9JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9JL, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Fellowes Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 2

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD25 9JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.12-12.50%
Shoplifting73.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.819.09%
Other theft86.45-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1726.3341.67%
Violence and sexual offences119.13175.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.15-57.14%
Robbery21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1219.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime74.8416.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.76-20.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.96140.00%
Other theft96.4512.50%
Vehicle crime64.84500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.220.00%
Shoplifting32.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft818.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69300.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting21.07-60.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.12-20.00%
Shoplifting54.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-60.00%
Other theft32.15-50.00%
Theft from the person31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.27-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences105.37100.00%
Other theft65.3750.00%
Vehicle crime33.2250.00%
Theft from the person31.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.03466.67%
Violence and sexual offences59.13-28.57%
Other theft42.69-42.86%
Shoplifting42.15100.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Theft from the person21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Other crime11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.51133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.61-33.33%
Robbery11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.75-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-55.56%
Other theft32.150.00%
Shoplifting31.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-66.67%
Burglary11.070.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.990.00%
Vehicle crime64.840.00%
Shoplifting43.220.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 202317
November 20233
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202417
May 202412
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202412
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fellowes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cezanne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ley Farm Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Holtsmere Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. East Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1