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WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Woodside, Watford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Woodside, localized within Watford.

Total Crimes

63
trending_up +3.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

90.68per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,973

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences28
Anti-social Behaviour16
Other Theft5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Drug Offences3
Robbery2
Public Order2
Vehicle Crime2
Shoplifting1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sheepcot Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Shoplifting: 1
 3
On or near Grasmere Close Map
Vehicle crime: 2
 2
On or near Russell Crescent Map
Other crime: 1
 1
On or near A405 Map
Robbery: 1
 1
On or near Parking Area Map
Robbery: 1
 1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Watford district.

Local Rank

#9safest in Watford

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

103.03per 1k

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Local Policing

Woodside

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Reducing Violent Crime as a Pan London objective working in conjunction with local residents and businesses to focus on hotspots areas and identified individuals

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers will continue to prioritise reducing violent crime on the ward, focusing on VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls).
https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/personal-safety-how-to-stay-safe/

Actioned: 30 Apr 2026

Anti Social Behaviour on Harrington Road, Portland Road and in the Malcolm Road area

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

The team will continue to work with partner agencies towards reduction of ASB within the ward area. Work around the supply of Drugs within the area will help in reducing this but focus on preparing for the spike in ASB around Portland road is a priority.

Actioned: 30 Apr 2026

Drug dealing within the ward

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers will prioritise identifying and robustly dealing with individuals and premises' involved in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs

Actioned: 30 Apr 2025

Engagement Events

JUN15

Cuppa with a Copper

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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35 Woodside Green London

JUN22

Weapons Sweep

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Brickfields Meadow, Dickenson's Lane London

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