Crime Rate in Stanborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanborough

The total recorded crimes in Stanborough, Watford, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanborough crime rate of 2.97 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 Stanborough, encompassing approximately 23,246 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Stanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fellowes Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Purbrock Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stanborough?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Stanborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 443 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stanborough recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Stanborough had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 426 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stanborough recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stanborough has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Stanborough crimes were 443. The crime rate of Stanborough in 2024 was 19.06 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanborough were around 426 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.33 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)
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
Oxhey55 9514 9488 8
Leggatts52 10615 8467 10
Tudor37 11476 10477 9
Nascot34 12465 11381 12

Stanborough 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 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 202523
January 202515
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 202417
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Stanborough in July 2025

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

1. Fellowes Close (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sparrow Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Purbrock Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Ross Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Perivale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. North Approach (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Rushton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ellwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Orbital Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bramble Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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