Crime Rate in Vicarage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vicarage

The total recorded crimes in Vicarage, Watford, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vicarage crime rate of 1.15 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 Vicarage, encompassing approximately 59,105 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Vicarage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Durban Road East with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Vicarage?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Vicarage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 1051 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Vicarage witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Vicarage had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 802 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Vicarage witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Vicarage Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Vicarage has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Vicarage crimes were 1,051. The crime rate of Vicarage in 2024 was 17.78 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Vicarage were around 802 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.57 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)
Central871 110,611 110,163 1
Park120 21,313 21,126 2
Woodside63 7803 7823 3
Holywell108 31,198 3786 5
Meriden103 4904 5753 6
Callowland88 5833 6670 7
Oxhey33 11514 9488 8
Leggatts47 9615 8467 10
Tudor48 8476 10477 9
Stanborough40 10443 12426 11
Nascot30 12465 11381 12

Vicarage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202526
December 202438
November 202434
October 202439
September 202434
August 202425
July 202426
June 202470
May 202429
April 202428

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202518
December 202411
November 202411
October 202418
September 202410
August 202421
July 202419
June 202434
May 202436
April 202419

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
April 20244

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
September 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Vicarage in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Bicycle theft3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Durban Road East (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order4
4. Christie Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
7. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southsea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Addiscombe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Court View (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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