Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Watford, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Way with total crimes: 9
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 5
  • High Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Woodside has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 0.35 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
Central957 110,611 110,163 1
Park145 21,313 21,126 2
Holywell127 31,198 3786 5
Vicarage109 51,051 4802 4
Meriden119 4904 5753 6
Callowland62 8833 6670 7
Stanborough69 7443 12426 11
Oxhey55 9514 9488 8
Leggatts52 10615 8467 10
Tudor37 11476 10477 9
Nascot34 12465 11381 12

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202529
May 202529
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 202412

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 20243

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202526
April 202525
March 202530
February 202518
January 202523
December 202420
November 202430
October 202422

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Woodside in July 2025

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

1. Boundary Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. High Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Campion Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackthorn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Humberstone Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newlands Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
9. Grasmere Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Russell Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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