Safety in Watford

Watford in East of England scores 57/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

11,815

Rate per 1,000

115.7

1-year trend

+5.7%

3-year trend

+27.2%

5-year trend

+43.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

80

Per 1,000 residents

0.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026