Crime Rates at North Approach, Watford, WD25 0ET

North Approach area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Stanborough , and the 34th 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 North Approach (WD25 0ET) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.0% lower than the Stanborough average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Approach (WD25 0ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ross Crescent, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gorle Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.