Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shepherds Road with total crimes: 9
  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Holywell102 21,198 3786 5
Woodside73 5803 7823 3
Vicarage89 31,051 4802 4
Meriden68 7904 5753 6
Callowland71 6833 6670 7
Oxhey31 12514 9488 8
Leggatts54 8615 8467 10
Tudor31 11476 10477 9
Nascot39 9465 11381 12
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 20244
August 202433
July 202430
June 202416
May 202430

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202536
February 202518
January 202515
December 202427
November 202442
October 202447
September 202429
August 202416
July 202432
June 202468
May 202446

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
October 20247
September 202419
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 20241
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 202515
February 20256
January 20251
December 202413
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
July 20246
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
June 202412

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shepherds Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Rickmansworth Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Vehicle crime3
4. Mildred Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Cassiobury Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Peace Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Gate House Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. A411 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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