THE PELHAMS, WD25 9SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9SY

THE PELHAMS, WD25 9SY, Watford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9SY 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 9SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9SY, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 9SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Butterwick with total crimes: 3
  • The Turnstones with total crimes: 3

THE PELHAMS, WD25 9SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.4725.00%
Other theft102.89100.00%
Public order22.89-75.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.1160.00%
Public order82.3133.33%
Other theft52.31-37.50%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3160.00%
Other theft84.62-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.31100.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-76.19%
Burglary31.440.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 behaviour2117.0575.00%
Other theft176.0741.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.91-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.89-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.8933.33%
Other theft123.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.470.00%
Vehicle crime73.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Public order41.44300.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences1113.2957.14%
Other theft103.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.89-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

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 behaviour1012.710.00%
Other theft92.89125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.16-33.33%
Public order31.16200.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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 behaviour1011.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.89-43.75%
Shoplifting62.60200.00%
Other theft41.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Theft from the person20.87100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.42128.57%
Anti-social behaviour124.6220.00%
Other theft63.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-60.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.2542.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Other theft31.44-62.50%
Robbery20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-90.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.4266.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.8960.00%
Other theft82.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.31-63.16%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.420.00%
Shoplifting65.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.730.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202421
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 202417
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Butterwick
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. The Turnstones
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. York Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gadswell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cezanne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cow Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. The Gossamers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfolds
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. The Pelhams
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Garston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1