Crime Rates at King Georges Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QE

King Georges Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Holywell , and the 113th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around King Georges Avenue (WD18 7QE) in the last 12 months was 86.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.7% lower than the Holywell average (108.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 43.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around King Georges Avenue (WD18 7QE), the main crime hotspot is near The Gateway. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.