Crime Rates at Stratford Way, Watford, WD17 3DJ

Stratford Way area has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Nascot , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Stratford Way (WD17 3DJ) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% lower than the Nascot average (56.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stratford Way (WD17 3DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Further/Higher Educational Building. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.