FAIRFOLDS, WD25 9UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9UW

FAIRFOLDS, WD25 9UW, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9UW 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 9UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9UW, encompassing approximately 2723 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WD25 9UW 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

FAIRFOLDS, WD25 9UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3033.33%
Public order22.94-71.43%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5750.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-69.23%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.55160.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-60.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 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 offences79.18-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7180.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-75.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.84-16.67%
Shoplifting41.84-33.33%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.81-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.20-25.00%
Shoplifting62.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences88.4460.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.57-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences56.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.37-90.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.410.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202413
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 9UW 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. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Gossamers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfolds
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. The Pelhams
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1