Total Crime Rate
88.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Stanborough , and the 109th 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 Ash Close (WD25 0RU) in the last 12 months was 88.1 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% higher than the Stanborough average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 42.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Close (WD25 0RU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Briar Road, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Perivale Gardens (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Stanborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Conifers | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | East Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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