Crime Rate in Meriden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meriden

The total recorded crimes in Meriden, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meriden crime rate of 2.43 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Meriden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Coates Dell with total crimes: 5
  • Whitwell Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Meriden has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Park79 41,313 21,126 2
Holywell102 21,198 3786 5
Woodside73 5803 7823 3
Vicarage89 31,051 4802 4
Callowland71 6833 6670 7
Oxhey31 12514 9488 8
Leggatts54 8615 8467 10
Tudor31 11476 10477 9
Nascot39 9465 11381 12
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Meriden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202516
February 202514
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411
September 202416
August 202416
July 202413
June 202462
May 202423

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202532
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202524
February 202515
January 202517
December 202415
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 20247
July 202426
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 202518
January 202513
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 202411
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Meriden in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Other theft22
2. Coates Dell (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Whitwell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harvest End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Meriden Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. The Gossamers (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. York Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cezanne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cow Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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