Crime Rate in Stanborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanborough

The total recorded crimes in Stanborough, Watford, UK in February 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanborough crime rate of 1.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garston Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Hillingdon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clarke Way with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)
CentralNA NA10,611 110,163 1
ParkNA NA1,313 21,126 2
WoodsideNA NA803 7823 3
HolywellNA NA1,198 3786 5
VicarageNA NA1,051 4802 4
MeridenNA NA904 5753 6
CallowlandNA NA833 6670 7
OxheyNA NA514 9488 8
LeggattsNA NA615 8467 10
TudorNA NA476 10477 9
NascotNA NA465 11381 12

Stanborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202610
December 202513
November 202515
October 20255
September 20258
August 202514
July 202526
June 202518
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 202523

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20258
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
November 20257
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20256
September 20255
August 20255
July 202512
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20256
October 20252
August 20255
July 202519
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20252
September 20253
August 20252
May 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Stanborough in February 2026

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

1. Garston Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hillingdon Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Clarke Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Clarke Green (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ross Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Perivale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramble Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gorle Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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