Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.34 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 Woodside, encompassing approximately 211,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Way with total crimes: 18
  • Sheriff Way with total crimes: 7
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Woodside?

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

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Woodside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 803 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodside recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Woodside had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 823 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodside witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodside has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Woodside crimes were 803. The crime rate of Woodside in 2024 was 5.28 (year) or 0.44 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodside were around 823 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.72 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Park79 41,313 21,126 2
Holywell102 21,198 3786 5
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
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 202412
September 202423
August 202422
July 202423
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202530
February 202518
January 202523
December 202420
November 202430
October 202422
September 202426
August 202435
July 202415
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Woodside in May 2025

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

1. Boundary Way (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Sheriff Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Marian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Cobb Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Springfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Campion Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Albanwood (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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