Crime Rate in Oxhey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxhey

The total recorded crimes in Oxhey, Watford, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxhey crime rate of 3.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oxhey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard with total crimes: 5
  • Edinburgh Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Plantation Close 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 July 2025 the Oxhey has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)CrimesRank (Oxhey)
Central957 110,611 110,163 1
Park145 21,313 21,126 2
Woodside74 6803 7823 3
Holywell127 31,198 3786 5
Vicarage109 51,051 4802 4
Meriden119 4904 5753 6
Callowland62 8833 6670 7
Stanborough69 7443 12426 11
Leggatts52 10615 8467 10
Tudor37 11476 10477 9
Nascot34 12465 11381 12

Oxhey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20242
October 202412

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Oxhey in July 2025

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

1. Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Edinburgh Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Plantation Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parkside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Colne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. St Matthews Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Vera Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilcot Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Long Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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