February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WD2 Crime Intelligence Report
WD2 recorded 173 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 6.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 9.4% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
173trending_down -6.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
6.8per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
2,080
Within WD2 district
Watford
25,450
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Hartspring Lane Map | total: 18 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 18 |
| Garston Crescent Map | total: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 8 |
| Cherry Tree Road Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| Berrygrove Lane Map | total: 6 Other theft: 6 | 6 |
| Heather Rise Map | total: 6 Drugs: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| Linnet Close Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| Sports/Recreation Area Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Brushrise Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 Burglary: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
84
48.6%
Other Theft
20
11.6%
Anti-social Behaviour
19
11.0%
Vehicle Crime
11
6.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
9
5.2%
Public Order
8
4.6%
Drug Offences
7
4.0%
Burglary
6
3.5%
Shoplifting
3
1.7%
Other Crime
2
1.2%
Theft from Person
1
0.6%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.6%
Weapons Possession
1
0.6%
Robbery
1
0.6%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -6.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -9.4%
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