Crime Rates at Bowmans Green, Watford, WD25 9US

Bowmans Green area has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Meriden , and the 32nd highest crime rate of 271 local areas in Watford .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bowmans Green (WD25 9US) in the last 12 months was 181.6 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% higher 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 18 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 ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 80.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bowmans Green (WD25 9US), the main crime hotspot is near York Way. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.