WD25 9NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9NZ

WD25 9NZ, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9NZ 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 9NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9NZ, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 9NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coates Dell with total crimes: 6
  • Loweswater Close with total crimes: 2
  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 2

WD25 9NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.14166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other theft11.44-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.05-33.33%
Other theft52.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.97-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.35-40.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.75220.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.660.00%
Vehicle crime62.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.87150.00%
Robbery12.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 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 behaviour69.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.05-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.8720.00%
Other theft42.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.0175.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3566.67%
Other theft42.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 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 behaviour45.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.70350.00%
Drugs14.310.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.35-80.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coates Dell
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Loweswater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Newlands Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mutchetts Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harding Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Allsaints Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bridger Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kytes Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lemon Field Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1