WD25 9JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9JT

WD25 9JT, Watford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9JT 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 9JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9JT, encompassing approximately 1656 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD25 9JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Wood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Fern Way with total crimes: 1
  • Aspen Park Drive with total crimes: 1

WD25 9JT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.83200.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.640.00%
Robbery22.410.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-90.91%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.451000.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-85.71%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.040.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Drugs11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 202411
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Purbrock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1