Crime Rate in Oxhey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxhey

The total recorded crimes in Oxhey, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxhey crime rate of 2.50 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Oxhey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Long Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Colne Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Oxhey has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)
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
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Oxhey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202518
November 202515
October 20257
September 20255
August 202514
July 202519
June 202511
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20256
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251
March 20253

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20259
October 20254
September 20259
August 20259
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20252
June 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Oxhey in January 2026

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

1. Cedar Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Long Croft (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Colne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parkside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edinburgh Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Blackwell Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Matthews Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Warneford Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Paddock Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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