Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Watford, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.30 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Way with total crimes: 14
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Albans View 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodside has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)CrimesRank (Watford)
Central871 110,611 110,163 1
Park120 21,313 21,126 2
Holywell108 31,198 3786 5
Vicarage68 61,051 4802 4
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

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 202412
September 202423
August 202422
July 202423
June 202436
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202518
January 202523
December 202420
November 202430
October 202422
September 202426
August 202435
July 202415
June 202436
May 202421
April 202425

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Woodside in March 2025

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

1. Boundary Way (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Albans View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Brow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Newlands Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grasmere Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Russell Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hope Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Stud Green (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Louvain Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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