Crime Rate in Oxhey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxhey

The total recorded crimes in Oxhey, Watford, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxhey crime rate of 2.06 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 Oxhey, encompassing approximately 16,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oxhey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside with total crimes: 4
  • Chalk Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Vera Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Oxhey?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Oxhey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 514 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oxhey recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oxhey had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 488 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oxhey recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oxhey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Oxhey has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 11th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Oxhey crimes were 514. The crime rate of Oxhey in 2024 was 32.11 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oxhey were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.49 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking 8 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
Leggatts47 9615 8467 10
Tudor48 8476 10477 9
Stanborough40 10443 12426 11
Nascot30 12465 11381 12

Oxhey 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20242
October 202412
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202432
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202410
August 202414
July 202414
June 202416
May 202413
April 202414

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Oxhey in March 2025

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

1. Parkside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chalk Hill (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
3. Vera Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadowbank (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Crossmead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Long Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Edinburgh Mews (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Kingsfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cedar Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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