LEA BUSHES, WD25 9TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9TL

LEA BUSHES, WD25 9TL, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9TL 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 9TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9TL, encompassing approximately 3241 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 9TL area, explore the WD25 9TL 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 (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WD25 9TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterwick with total crimes: 3
  • The Turnstones with total crimes: 3
  • York Way with total crimes: 3

LEA BUSHES, WD25 9TL 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 offences128.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7042.86%
Public order23.08-75.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order87.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4775.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6587.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.6366.67%
Public order51.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-75.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other crime30.9350.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-40.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.72500.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.08150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5425.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09100.00%
Vehicle crime43.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-75.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.6414.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.5433.33%
Shoplifting41.23-33.33%
Public order31.23200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.470.00%
Shoplifting62.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-20.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.31-90.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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
Shoplifting109.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.940.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 3 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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