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Crime Rates in Central, ward

Crime Rate

351

351

High 7/10

Last updated: 06.11.2024

Annual total crime rate in Central (ward) is 351 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 7 out of 10 or high crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Central (ward) is located within Watford (borough). Annual total crime rate in Watford (borough) is 109 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Central, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 4/10 or low
  • 6/10 or medium
  • 8/10 or high

Crime rates in Central (ward) by type

Violence and sexual offences 86.8 7/10
Anti-social behaviour 82.5 8/10
Shoplifting 47 6/10
Other theft 26.7 7/10
Public order 17.7 6/10
Theft from the person 15.4 5/10
Criminal damage and arson 14.6 6/10
Vehicle crime 13.5 7/10
Robbery 11.3 8/10
Bicycle theft 10.9 7/10
Burglary 8.77 7/10
Drugs 7.89 6/10
Possession of weapons 4.27 7/10
Other crime 3.77 5/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

Above are annual crime rates in Central (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Central (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Central (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Central (ward), Watford (local authority district) and East of England (region)

Number of crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Central
    ward
  • Watford
    LAD
  • East of England
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

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