Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Watford, UK in January 2026 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Poplars Close with total crimes: 5

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 January 2026 the Woodside has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 0.30 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Park74 51,313 21,126 2
Holywell84 21,198 3786 5
Callowland82 3833 6670 7
Vicarage79 41,051 4802 4
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Woodside 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 (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202524
November 202530
October 202514
September 202524
August 202527
July 202532
June 202540
May 202526
April 202525
March 202530
February 202518

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20256
October 20257
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202511
November 202510
October 202514
September 202510
August 202512
July 202526
June 202529
May 202529
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20253
August 20258
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 202511
October 20255
September 202513
August 202513
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Woodside in January 2026

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

1. Newlands Walk (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Poplars Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sheepcot Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Woodgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boundary Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Marian Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Blackthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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