Crime Rate in Meriden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meriden

The total recorded crimes in Meriden, Watford, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meriden crime rate of 1.75 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 Meriden, encompassing approximately 28,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meriden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 7
  • York Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Meriden?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Meriden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 904 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Meriden witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Meriden had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 753 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Meriden witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meriden Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Meriden crimes were 904. The crime rate of Meriden in 2024 was 32.81 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meriden were around 753 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.92 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)
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
CallowlandNA NA833 6670 7
OxheyNA NA514 9488 8
LeggattsNA NA615 8467 10
TudorNA NA476 10477 9
StanboroughNA NA443 12426 11
NascotNA NA465 11381 12

Meriden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20257
November 20255
September 20254
August 20254
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20253
October 20252
September 20258
August 20251
July 202510
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202618
December 202518
November 202516
October 202520
September 202534
August 202530
July 202525
June 202526
May 202512
April 202513
March 202524
February 202515

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20258
September 20259
August 20255
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202614
December 202517
November 202512
October 202512
September 202513
August 202514
July 202524
June 202511
May 202515
April 202520
March 202516
February 202514

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 202519
November 202514
October 202520
September 202513
August 202520
July 202525
June 202517
May 202524
April 202520
March 202532
February 20256

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20251
July 20259
June 20255
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 202518

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 202516
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

High Crime Locations Meriden in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. York Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Edward Amey Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harvest End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kytes Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leander Gardens (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Eastlea Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Westlea Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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