Crime Rate in Holywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell

The total recorded crimes in Holywell, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell crime rate of 2.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Holywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Franklin Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Holywell has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell)CrimesRank (Holywell)CrimesRank (Holywell)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Park79 41,313 21,126 2
Woodside73 5803 7823 3
Vicarage89 31,051 4802 4
Meriden68 7904 5753 6
Callowland71 6833 6670 7
Oxhey31 12514 9488 8
Leggatts54 8615 8467 10
Tudor31 11476 10477 9
Nascot39 9465 11381 12
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Holywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202537
March 202533
February 202528
January 202538
December 202425
November 202424
October 202421
September 202420
August 202430
July 202430
June 202470
May 202433

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202525
March 202522
February 202510
January 202519
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 202415
August 202422
July 202426
June 202464
May 202442

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 202526
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 202457
July 202416
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242

High Crime Locations Holywell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Franklin Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Epsom Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Clyston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Explorer Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Latimer Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whippendell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Caractacus Cottage View (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Gateway (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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