IVINGHOE CLOSE, WD25 9SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9SX

IVINGHOE CLOSE, WD25 9SX, Watford has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9SX 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 9SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9SX, encompassing approximately 3366 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 9SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Harvest End with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 5

IVINGHOE CLOSE, WD25 9SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.5687.50%
Other theft84.46-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-76.19%
Burglary31.490.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.93133.33%
Other theft176.2441.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.05-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1213.9620.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6766.67%
Vehicle crime51.4925.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7783.33%
Other theft103.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.38300.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.480.00%
Other theft92.97125.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Shoplifting41.49-33.33%
Public order31.19200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.29-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.97-43.75%
Shoplifting62.67200.00%
Other theft41.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.48128.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.7522.22%
Other theft63.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-60.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.5128.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0866.67%
Other theft31.49-62.50%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-90.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.4866.67%
Other theft82.97166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.38-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.0840.00%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.77-10.00%
Shoplifting65.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78-44.44%
Public order41.49300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.2617.65%
Violence and sexual offences95.9480.00%
Shoplifting82.67-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.3833.33%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.1521.43%
Shoplifting135.05116.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.860.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.210.00%
Shoplifting64.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.780.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 202416
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202421
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318
September 202320
August 202317
July 202314

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202417
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Harvest End
    Total6
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairfolds
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cezanne Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ivinghoe Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Pelhams
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bowmans Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Phillipers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. York Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gadswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garston (Hertfordshire) (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1