Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Watford, UK in July 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.34 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (117.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cassiobury Park Avenue with total crimes: 33
  • Mildred Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 1313 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 1,126 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,313. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Central957 110,611 110,163 1
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
Oxhey55 9514 9488 8
Leggatts52 10615 8467 10
Tudor37 11476 10477 9
Nascot34 12465 11381 12

Park 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202531
May 202521
April 202521
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 20241
October 202414

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202523
May 202531
April 202526
March 202536
February 202518
January 202515
December 202427
November 202442
October 202447

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20253
October 20247

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202511
April 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
October 20247

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 202515
February 20256
January 20251
December 202413
November 20249
October 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20251
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20259
January 20251
December 20248
October 20244

High Crime Locations Park in July 2025

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

1. Cassiobury Park Avenue (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
2. Mildred Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. A411 (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
6. Gate House Place (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Drugs3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Venice Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Sheraton Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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