February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WD25 Crime Intelligence Report
WD25 recorded 155 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 3.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.8% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
155trending_down -3.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
7.68per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
842
Within WD25 district
Watford
20,188
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Map | total: 9 Other theft: 6 Public order: 1 | 9 |
| Hartspring Lane Map | total: 9 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 9 |
| Bus/Coach Station Map | total: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 7 |
| Kemprow Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 6 |
| York Way Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Possession of weapons: 1 | 5 |
| Edward Amey Close Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| Fraser Crescent Map | total: 4 Drugs: 4 | 4 |
| Studio Tour Drive Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Warner Drive Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 4 |
| Hope Green Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
62
40.0%
Anti-social Behaviour
22
14.2%
Other Theft
15
9.7%
Public Order
13
8.4%
Drug Offences
9
5.8%
Vehicle Crime
9
5.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
7
4.5%
Burglary
6
3.9%
Shoplifting
5
3.2%
Other Crime
3
1.9%
Theft from Person
2
1.3%
Weapons Possession
1
0.6%
Robbery
1
0.6%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -3.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -14.8%
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