Total Crime Rate
134.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Berry Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leggatts , and the 53rd highest 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 Berry Avenue (WD24 6RU) in the last 12 months was 134.2 per 1,000 residents and was 86.5% higher than the Leggatts average (72.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 65.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 252.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Berry Avenue (WD24 6RU), the main crime hotspot is near Brushrise. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leggatts| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Tree Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brushrise | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Berry Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | East Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherry Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pomeroy Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oakdene Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakdene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brushrise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brushrise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brushrise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brushrise | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Brushrise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brushrise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brushrise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxhill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxhill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Brushrise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakdene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakdene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Tree Road | Under investigation |
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