Crime Rate in Nascot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nascot

The total recorded crimes in Nascot, Watford, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nascot crime rate of 1.12 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Nascot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oaklands Court with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Nascot has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)
Central871 110,611 110,163 1
Park120 21,313 21,126 2
Woodside63 7803 7823 3
Holywell108 31,198 3786 5
Vicarage68 61,051 4802 4
Meriden103 4904 5753 6
Callowland88 5833 6670 7
Oxhey33 11514 9488 8
Leggatts47 9615 8467 10
Tudor48 8476 10477 9
Stanborough40 10443 12426 11

Nascot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 202410
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Nascot in March 2025

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

1. Molteno Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Oaklands Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Lockhart Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Birchmead (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. West Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Keston Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Schreiber Grange (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Cole Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Elton Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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