WD25 9TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9TD

WD25 9TD, Watford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9TD 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 9TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9TD, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD25 9TD 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 9TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.2466.67%
Other crime42.24300.00%
Burglary31.790.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-83.33%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.670.00%
Vehicle crime63.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other crime11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.590.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 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 offences78.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-22.22%
Burglary23.14100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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 behaviour910.7780.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.14-28.57%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.08250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-75.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-75.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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 behaviour810.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-33.33%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.12-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences73.5975.00%
Public order53.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.0128.57%
Violence and sexual offences48.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.0175.00%
Public order66.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.590.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
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 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 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 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 202318
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 9TD 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. Wilcon Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phillipers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garston (Hertfordshire) (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Garston Park Parade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1