Crime Rates at Longspring, Watford, WD24 6QB

Longspring area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Leggatts , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 271 local areas in Watford .

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 Longspring (WD24 6QB) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% lower than the Leggatts average (72.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longspring (WD24 6QB), the main crime hotspot is near St Albans Road. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.