GWENT CLOSE, WD25 9LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9LG

GWENT CLOSE, WD25 9LG, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9LG 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 9LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9LG, encompassing approximately 2789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD25 9LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Codicote Drive with total crimes: 3

GWENT CLOSE, WD25 9LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-33.33%
Burglary41.43300.00%
Vehicle crime41.43100.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-71.43%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4750.00%
Vehicle crime74.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-14.29%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 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 offences87.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.870.00%
Other crime22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.51-12.50%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In March 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 behaviour810.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.87-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 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 offences911.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.23200.00%
Burglary42.15300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.53100.00%
Other theft24.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In December 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 offences66.45-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4737.50%
Other theft53.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5360.00%
Other theft42.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-69.23%
Public order21.430.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 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
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 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
March 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 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Newlands Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Codicote Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garston Park Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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