Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Temple Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Nascot , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Temple Close (WD17 3DR) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Temple Close (WD17 3DR), the main crime hotspot is near Langley Way. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Nascot| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Langley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Langley Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berceau Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | De Vere Walk | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Langley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berceau Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | De Vere Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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