Crime Rates at Holtsmere Close, Watford, WD25 9AF

Holtsmere Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Meriden , and the 78th 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 Holtsmere Close (WD25 9AF) in the last 12 months was 105.7 per 1,000 residents and was 0.0% lower than the Meriden average (105.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 51.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holtsmere Close (WD25 9AF), the main crime hotspot is near Fellowes Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.