Crime Rates at The Pelhams, Watford, WD25 9SZ

The Pelhams area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Meriden , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 271 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 The Pelhams (WD25 9SZ) in the last 12 months was 40.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.2% lower than the Meriden average (106.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Pelhams (WD25 9SZ), the main crime hotspot is near Harvest End. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.