Crime Rates at Wellington Close, Watford, WD19 5BF

Wellington Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Carpenders Park , and the 112th 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 Wellington Close (WD19 5BF) in the last 12 months was 41.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Carpenders Park average (93.5 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wellington Close (WD19 5BF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hangar Ruding, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wellington Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.