Crime Rate in Stanborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanborough

The total recorded crimes in Stanborough, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanborough crime rate of 1.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stanborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gullet Wood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clarke Green 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 May 2025 the Stanborough has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)CrimesRank (Stanborough)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Park79 41,313 21,126 2
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

Stanborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 202523
January 202515
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202413
August 20247
July 202414
June 202448
May 20244

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 202417
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20244
June 20248

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stanborough in May 2025

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

1. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gullet Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Clarke Green (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ross Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Appletree Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clarke Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rochester Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hemming Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Harris Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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