Crime Rates at Anthony Close, Watford, WD19 4NE

Anthony Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Oxhey Hall & Hayling , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 277 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 Anthony Close (WD19 4NE) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 29.7% lower than the Oxhey Hall & Hayling average (62.5 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Anthony Close (WD19 4NE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Anthony Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beaulieu Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.