WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

woodside Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for woodside, localized within watford.

Total Crimes

61
trending_up +15.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

91.94per 1k
trending_up +0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,973

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences31
Anti-social Behaviour13
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Theft4
Public Order2
Drug Offences2
Other Crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Boundary Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Newhouse Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Lych Gate Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Woodgate Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within watford district.

Local Rank

#8safest in watford

City Average

102.93per 1k

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

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