Total Crime Rate
57.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Upper Paddock Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey , and the 115th 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 4DZ) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 3.3% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Upper Paddock Road (WD19 4DZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Villiers Road, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Field End Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Oxhey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alder Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alder Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avenue Terrace | Under investigation |
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