WD25 9QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9QR

WD25 9QR, Watford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.54 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9QR, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD25 9QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bovingdon Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 5
  • Ivinghoe Close with total crimes: 4

WD25 9QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Other crime41.88300.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In June 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 behaviour811.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 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 offences1010.5342.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01100.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.03-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.0116.67%
Burglary22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In February 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 offences1011.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.76-14.29%
Other theft32.26200.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-75.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-75.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour810.53-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences83.0114.29%
Public order53.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.0420.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.6687.50%
Public order65.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.26-25.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 behaviour87.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.010.00%
Other crime23.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 202318
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
August 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bovingdon Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fairfolds
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ivinghoe Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Pelhams
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wilcon Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Phillipers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Kilby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Biddenham Turn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garston (Hertfordshire) (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Garston Park Parade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1