Crime Rates at Westlea Avenue, Watford, WD25 9DJ

Westlea Avenue area has the 18th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Meriden , and the 125th highest crime rate of 275 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 Westlea Avenue (WD25 9DJ) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 44.4% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -56.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 45.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westlea Avenue (WD25 9DJ), the main crime hotspot is near York Way. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.