Crime Rates at Otterspool, Watford, WD25 8AA

Otterspool area has the 14th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 86th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

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 Otterspool (WD25 8AA) in the last 12 months was 99.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% higher than the Aldenham West average (86.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Otterspool (WD25 8AA), the main crime hotspot is near Berry Grove Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.