WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Holywell, Watford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Holywell, localized within Watford.

Total Crimes

92
trending_down -13.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

107.06per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,893

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences35
Anti-social Behaviour21
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Vehicle Crime8
Drug Offences5
Other Theft4
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession2
Public Order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Bicycle Theft1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sydney Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
6
On or near Ascot Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near Franklin Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near Chesham Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Explorer Drive Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Belgrave Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Tolpits Close Map
Vehicle crime: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Latimer Close Map
Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near The Gateway Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2

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Local Rank

#11safest in Watford

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

103.03per 1k

Local Policing

Watford Outer

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The priorities for May to August are as follows:

• Drug use in Harwood/Vicarage Road cemetery. High-vis patrols will be carried out.

• Drug crime in Ebury Way. High-vis and plain clothed patrols will be carried out and surveys will be conducted.

• Anti-social behaviour and drug use around Whippendell Road. This will be a longer-term project involving partner agencies.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

• High-vis patrols will be carried out.

• High-vis and plain clothed patrols will be carried out and surveys will be conducted.

• This will be a longer-term project involving partner agencies.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN14

Cyber Crime and Fraud Prevention

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schedule

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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Coffee House 113, 113 Courtlands Drive Watford

JUL4

Fullerians RFC Anniversary

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schedule

10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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Fullerians R.F.C. Clubhouse, Watford

JUL4

ASB at Coffee House

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Coffee House 113, 113 Courtlands Drive Watford

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