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Watford crime rate

Overview of Watford crime rate

Crime rating – medium.

Standing 14th in crime rates among 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts, Watford saw 11199 reported incidents in 2023. With a population of 102246, this translates to a crime rate of 109.53 per 1000 people, a 3.83% drop from the previous year.

The most frequent crimes in Watford include Violence and sexual offences (27.0%), Anti-social behaviour (24.9%), Other theft (8.2%), with rarer instances of Other crime (1.3%), Robbery (1.2%), Possession of weapons (1.0%).

Within its 12 wards, Watford’s highest crime rates are found in Central (Watford) (399.4), Woodside (Watford) (100.5), Vicarage (97.8). The safest wards are Leggatts (57.5), Stanborough (56.7), Nascot (47.6).

Postcode districts in Watford with high crime rates include WD17 (389.2), WD18 (202.4), WD25 (162.5). The safest districts are WD5 (71.4), WD3 (60.4), WD4 (51.3).

In Watford, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 2.46 in 2022, Shoplifting by 2.34 in the same year, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.44 in 2022. However, there were decreases in Anti-social behaviour by -2.22 in 2020 and -2.58 in 2021, Bicycle theft by -1.71 in 2020, Other theft by -1.96 in 2020, Shoplifting by -4.97 in 2020 and -1.99 in 2021, Vehicle crime by -3.49 in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by -1.53 in 2020 and -4.18 in 2023.

Watford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 11199 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3021 (27.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2783 (24.9)%
  • Other theft – 914 (8.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 912 (8.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 822 (7.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 716 (6.4)%
  • Public order – 465 (4.2)%
  • Burglary – 381 (3.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 307 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 269 (2.4)%
  • Theft from the person – 216 (1.9)%
  • Other crime – 145 (1.3)%
  • Robbery – 131 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 117 (1.0)%

How does Watford compare against nearby areas ?

Watford ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Watford wards

There are 12 wards within Watford. Central (Watford), Woodside (Watford), Vicarage has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Watford

There are 9 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Watford. Highest crime rates in WD17, WD18, WD25 .

  • WD17 – 389.2
  • WD18 – 202.4
  • WD25 – 162.5
  • WD19 – 152.8
  • WD24 – 138.4
  • WD23 – 119.8
  • WD5 – 71.4
  • WD3 – 60.4
  • WD4 – 51.3

Postcode districts in Watford

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Broxbourne crime rate

Overview of Broxbourne crime rate

Broxbourne is classified with a low crime rating, positioned 20th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of its crime rate. The year 2023 saw 9,268 reported crime incidents against a population of 99,007, translating to a crime rate of 93.61 per 1,000 people, showing a 7.42% increase over the previous year.

Predominant crime categories in Broxbourne were Violence and sexual offences (28.8%), Anti-social behaviour (23.9%), and Shoplifting (11.4%). The least common types of crime included Other crimes (1.1%), Robbery (1.1%), and Possession of weapons (0.6%).

Within its 10 wards, Waltham Cross (150.6), Cheshunt North (143.0), and Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park (113.0) had the highest crime rates, whereas Cheshunt South and Theobalds (65.0), Hoddesdon North (58.6), and Goffs Oak (50.5) were the safest.

Focusing on postcode districts overlapping with Broxbourne, EN8 (127.3), EN9 (97.2), and EN6 (90.4) reported higher crime rates, while EN10 (74.7), SG13 (54.6), and EN7 (52.6) were more secure.

In Broxbourne, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, with significant rises in Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences in 2023. However, the area experienced decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021, along with reductions in Criminal damage and arson, Other theft in 2020, and a notable decline in Shoplifting and Vehicle crime in the same year.

Broxbourne crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9268 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2670 (28.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2212 (23.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 1054 (11.4)%
  • Other theft – 768 (8.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 643 (6.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 599 (6.5)%
  • Public order – 352 (3.8)%
  • Burglary – 308 (3.3)%
  • Drugs – 175 (1.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 123 (1.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 108 (1.2)%
  • Other crime – 104 (1.1)%
  • Robbery – 98 (1.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 54 (0.6)%

How does Broxbourne compare against nearby areas ?

Broxbourne ranks 20th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Broxbourne wards

There are 10 wards within Broxbourne. Waltham Cross, Cheshunt North, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Broxbourne

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Broxbourne. Highest crime rates in EN8, EN9, EN6 .

  • EN8 – 127.3
  • EN9 – 97.2
  • EN6 – 90.4
  • EN11 – 88.8
  • EN10 – 74.7
  • SG13 – 54.6
  • EN7 – 52.6

Postcode districts in Broxbourne

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Kensington and Chelsea crime rate

Crime rating – high.
Kensington and Chelsea ranks 3rd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 27174 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Kensington and Chelsea has a population of 143375.
This equates to a crime rate of 189.53 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 4.03 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Kensington and Chelsea in 4th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Westminster crime rate

Crime rating – high.
Westminster ranks 2nd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 105244 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Westminster has a population of 204236.
This equates to a crime rate of 515.31 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 15.86 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Westminster in 2nd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Camden crime rate

Crime rating – high.
Camden ranks 3rd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 54716 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Camden has a population of 210136.
This equates to a crime rate of 260.38 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 15.15 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Camden in 3rd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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