WD25 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9NU

WD25 9NU, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9NU, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Lych Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Coates Dell with total crimes: 3

WD25 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-75.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.34-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour85.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.11-60.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.4085.71%
Anti-social behaviour56.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.5766.67%
Vehicle crime42.57300.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 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 offences610.2920.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-16.67%
Other theft42.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.09150.00%
Other theft42.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-71.43%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.69600.00%
Drugs23.600.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.57-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.80175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences46.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

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
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Newlands Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lych Gate
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coates Dell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chichester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1