DODD ROAD, WD24 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5BY

DODD ROAD, WD24 5BY, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5BY, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 5BY area, explore the WD24 5BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD24 5BY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brushrise with total crimes: 2
  • Clarke Green with total crimes: 2
  • Rushton Avenue with total crimes: 1

DODD ROAD, WD24 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Burglary11.21-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-83.33%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.18-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.64-50.00%
Burglary33.640.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.8371.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.29-30.00%
Burglary34.25200.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.07133.33%
Other theft34.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Public order21.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.11-16.67%
Public order43.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.470.00%
Public order33.640.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.64200.00%
Burglary43.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.79-27.27%
Vehicle crime54.8666.67%
Burglary43.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Other theft11.21-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.8383.33%
Burglary56.68400.00%
Other theft43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5050.00%
Vehicle crime33.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-66.67%
Public order11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.93-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.64-69.23%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.900.00%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Theft from the person11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 5BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brushrise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Clarke Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rushton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Foxhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. A41
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Williamson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Baxter Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1