Crime Rate in Holywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell

The total recorded crimes in Holywell, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell crime rate of 1.85 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 Holywell, encompassing approximately 45,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Holywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Chesham Way with total crimes: 6
  • Franklin Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Holywell?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Holywell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 1198 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Holywell witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Holywell had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 786 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Holywell witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Watford, Holywell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Holywell Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Holywell has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 0.31 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Holywell crimes were 1,198. The crime rate of Holywell in 2024 was 26.33 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywell were around 786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.28 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Holywell)CrimesRank (Holywell)CrimesRank (Holywell)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Park74 51,313 21,126 2
Woodside63 6803 7823 3
Callowland82 3833 6670 7
Vicarage79 41,051 4802 4
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Holywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202521
November 202517
October 202520
September 202515
August 202522
July 202539
June 202531
May 202517
April 202525
March 202522
February 202510

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202538
November 202533
October 202537
September 202529
August 202548
July 202541
June 202533
May 202534
April 202537
March 202533
February 202528

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20258
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20257
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
October 20252
September 20258
August 202510
July 202510
June 20254
May 202511
April 20252
March 202526
February 20256

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
November 20255
October 20257
September 20256
August 20257
July 20258
June 202510
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202510
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 202515
May 202514
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20254
October 202510
September 20257
August 20257
July 20256
June 20259
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
September 20253
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Holywell in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Chesham Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Franklin Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
4. The Gateway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Explorer Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Hagden Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ascot Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. A4145 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Queens Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marsworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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