Smart Alarms

Burglary Rates in Woodside

Watford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

Free quotesNo obligationCertified installer networkGDPR compliant

Woodside recorded 15 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 54% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

Worried about burglary in Woodside?

Get matched with certified home security installers in a few questions. Free quotes, no sales pressure.

Get My Free Quotes

Burglaries (12 months)

15

1.57 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

872

91.3 per 1,000 residents

54% below the UK average41% below the East of England regional average

How does Woodside rank?

Within Watford

11 of 12 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

23th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
369
42%
Anti-social Behaviour
198
23%
Other Crime
174
20%
Vehicle Crime
67
8%
Drug Offences
23
3%
Burglary
15
2%
Shoplifting
12
1%
Robbery
10
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Woodside

Source: Census 2021 · 3,750 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 25%Flats 34%

The most common property type in Woodside is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

Get Free Quotes

Worried about burglary in Woodside?

Compare free quotes from certified installers. Just a few questions, no obligation.

Your property

What type of property are you securing?

Free quotesNo obligationCertified installersGDPR compliant

What this means for Woodside homeowners

Most homes in Woodside are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Get My Free Quotes

Home security in Woodside

See recommended alarm setups, wireless and monitored options, and the certified installers covering Woodside.

See home security options in Woodside

Check your home security options in Woodside

Get matched with certified installers in a few questions. Free quotes, no sales pressure.

Get My Free Quotes

Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

Get My Free Quotes