Crime Rates at North Approach, Watford, WD25 0EP

North Approach area has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Stanborough , and the 87th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around North Approach (WD25 0EP) in the last 12 months was 100.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% higher than the Stanborough average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Approach (WD25 0EP), the main crime hotspot is near Sheriff Way. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.