Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.17 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • A411 with total crimes: 9
  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 6

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 January 2026 the Park has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Holywell84 21,198 3786 5
Woodside63 6803 7823 3
Callowland82 3833 6670 7
Vicarage79 41,051 4802 4
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202519
November 202518
October 202566
September 202559
August 202522
July 202550
June 202523
May 202531
April 202526
March 202536
February 202518

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
April 20254
March 20259

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 202514
October 20254
September 202510
August 202513
July 20255
June 202512
May 20251
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20255
November 20252
October 20257
September 20254
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202514
November 202514
October 202521
September 202524
August 202526
July 202540
June 202531
May 202521
April 202521
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
November 20253
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 202512
June 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20253
July 20259
June 20254
May 202511
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202516
November 20257
October 20259
September 20253
August 20255
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 202521
September 20254
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20259
July 20252
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
September 20253
August 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
September 20253
July 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Park in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Bicycle theft3
2. A411 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Rickmansworth Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
4. Cassiobury Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
7. Gate House Place (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
8. Hyde Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
9. Queen Mary'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Royal Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1

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