Crime Rate in Leggatts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leggatts

The total recorded crimes in Leggatts, Watford, UK in February 2026 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leggatts crime rate of 1.79 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 Leggatts, encompassing approximately 25,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leggatts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Tree Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brushrise with total crimes: 4
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Leggatts?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Leggatts demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 615 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leggatts recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Leggatts had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 467 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leggatts recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leggatts Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Leggatts crimes were 615. The crime rate of Leggatts in 2024 was 23.94 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leggatts were around 467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.18 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Leggatts)CrimesRank (Leggatts)CrimesRank (Leggatts)
CentralNA NA10,611 110,163 1
ParkNA NA1,313 21,126 2
WoodsideNA NA803 7823 3
HolywellNA NA1,198 3786 5
VicarageNA NA1,051 4802 4
MeridenNA NA904 5753 6
CallowlandNA NA833 6670 7
OxheyNA NA514 9488 8
TudorNA NA476 10477 9
StanboroughNA NA443 12426 11
NascotNA NA465 11381 12

Leggatts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20252
November 20256
October 20258
September 20259
August 202510
July 202515
June 202513
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202629
December 202529
November 202520
October 202535
September 202519
August 202518
July 202516
June 202529
May 202518
April 202520
March 202519
February 202519

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
November 20252
October 20255
September 20256
August 20257
July 20252
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20254

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Leggatts in February 2026

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

1. Cherry Tree Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Brushrise (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Ward Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chilcott Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Churchfields Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Middle Ope (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. A41 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Western Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Leaford Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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