Crime Rate in Oxhey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxhey

The total recorded crimes in Oxhey, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxhey crime rate of 1.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Oxhey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowbank 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 areas in the Watford.

    • 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 areas in the Watford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Oxhey has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)
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
Meriden68 7904 5753 6
Callowland71 6833 6670 7
Leggatts54 8615 8467 10
Tudor31 11476 10477 9
Nascot39 9465 11381 12
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Oxhey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, 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 (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20242
October 202412
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202410
August 202414
July 202414
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Oxhey in May 2025

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

1. Waterman Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Meadowbank (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caroline Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hensby Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Field End Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
8. Laurel Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Vera Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hillside Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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