Crime Rate in Watling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watling

The total recorded crimes in Watling, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watling crime rate of 1.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Watling, encompassing approximately 39,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Watling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Watling Street with total crimes: 7
  • Piper'S Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Wesley Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Watling?

To understand the safety of Watling, we need to analyze Watling crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Watling reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 633 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Watling witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Watling experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 581 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Watling witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Watling has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Stable changes in overall safety.

Watling Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Watling has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Watling crimes were 633. The crime rate of Watling in 2024 was 26.40 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watling were around 581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.40 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watling)CrimesRank (Watling)CrimesRank (Watling)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley27 18341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Watling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202515
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 202411
July 202424
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 202425
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 202420
July 202419
June 202432
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 202513
January 20253
December 20247
November 202415
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20246
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Watling in May 2025

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

1. Old Watling Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Piper'S Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Wesley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Chequers Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
5. Church Meadow (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. St Margarets (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Puddephat'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Leighton Buzzard Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Flax Mews (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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