Crime Rates at Basildon Close, Watford, WD18 8WL

Basildon Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dickinsons , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Basildon Close (WD18 8WL) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% lower than the Dickinsons average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Basildon Close (WD18 8WL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hazelwood Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.