Crime Rates at The Gossamers, Watford, WD25 9AJ

The Gossamers area has the 8th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Meriden , and the 59th 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 The Gossamers (WD25 9AJ) in the last 12 months was 124.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.8% higher 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 69.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Gossamers (WD25 9AJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Gossamers. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.