Total Crime Rate
49.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Upper Paddock Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Upper Paddock Road (WD19 4AU) in the last 12 months was 49.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.7% lower than the Oxhey average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Upper Paddock Road (WD19 4AU), the main crime hotspot is near Field End Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oxhey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avenue Terrace | Under investigation |
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