Crime Rate in Vicarage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vicarage

The total recorded crimes in Vicarage, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vicarage crime rate of 1.34 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% 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: 7
  • Victoria Passage with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Watford.

    • 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 areas in the Watford.

  • 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 January 2026 the Vicarage has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Vicarage)CrimesRank (Vicarage)CrimesRank (Vicarage)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Park74 51,313 21,126 2
Holywell84 21,198 3786 5
Woodside63 6803 7823 3
Callowland82 3833 6670 7
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Vicarage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202515
November 202515
October 202514
September 202515
August 20259
July 202520
June 202516
May 202515
April 202515
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 442 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202540
November 202552
October 202539
September 202540
August 202534
July 202533
June 202545
May 202542
April 202533
March 202525
February 202525

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20253
May 20259
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20257
November 20258
October 202513
September 20259
August 20255
July 202517
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 20257
October 202510
September 20256
August 20253
July 202514
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20255
October 20253
September 20258
August 202510
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
February 20255

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Vicarage in January 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
2. Durban Road East (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Victoria Passage (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Clifton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Durban Road West (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Harwoods Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Banbury Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stadium Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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