Hertfordshire
Covering wards: Holywell, Nascot, Oxhey, Central, Callowland, Park
Thinking about moving to Watford WD17? Police recorded 474 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Watford WD17 recorded 474 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 161 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Watford WD17 were: Violence & sexual offences (161), Anti-social behaviour (91), and Shoplifting (40). These accounted for 62% of all recorded crime in the area.
Watford WD17 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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