Crime Rate in Nascot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nascot

The total recorded crimes in Nascot, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nascot crime rate of 0.93 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 Nascot, encompassing approximately 26,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Nascot Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 2
  • Elton Park with total crimes: 2
  • Nascot Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Nascot?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Nascot demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 465 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nascot recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Nascot had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 381 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nascot recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nascot Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Nascot has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Nascot crimes were 465. The crime rate of Nascot in 2024 was 17.30 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nascot were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.17 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Nascot)CrimesRank (Nascot)CrimesRank (Nascot)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Park74 51,313 21,126 2
Holywell84 21,198 3786 5
Woodside63 6803 7823 3
Callowland82 3833 6670 7
Vicarage79 41,051 4802 4
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11

Nascot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 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 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202516
November 202517
October 20256
September 202510
August 202522
July 202513
June 202517
May 202514
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20259
November 20259
October 20258
September 20254
August 20256
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20259
February 20252

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20253
May 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Nascot in January 2026

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Elton Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nascot Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Fairlawns (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Molteno Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Nascot Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Essex Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Herga Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Schreiber Grange (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lockhart Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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