LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5EH

LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EH, Watford has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5EH, encompassing approximately 6172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

WD24 5EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 9
  • Marri Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stanmore Road with total crimes: 4

LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1878.57%
Anti-social behaviour124.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9412.50%
Other theft71.46250.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-60.00%
Public order40.6533.33%
Shoplifting30.65-25.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.72-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.43-36.36%
Vehicle crime102.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6260.00%
Shoplifting41.30-20.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.314.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.5612.50%
Vehicle crime62.92100.00%
Burglary50.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-37.50%
Shoplifting50.8125.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.88110.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.40128.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.59700.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Shoplifting40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.18-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.62-50.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2923.08%
Anti-social behaviour142.5940.00%
Other theft52.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-40.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.45-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour102.11-9.09%
Burglary51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Shoplifting50.8166.67%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.590.00%
Other theft51.78150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.65100.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.5910.00%
Public order41.7833.33%
Vehicle crime30.65-66.67%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other theft20.32-60.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour101.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime91.620.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Other theft50.97-16.67%
Public order30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.248.33%
Other theft62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.619.09%
Violence and sexual offences121.94-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.9460.00%
Other theft61.30500.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.080.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202414
May 202422
April 202421
March 202410
February 202416
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202312
September 202313
August 202312
July 202319

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 20247
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 202320
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Marri Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanmore Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cecil Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Jubilee Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cromer Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bradshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Halsey Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lowestoft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nevill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ellenbrook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Callowland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Acme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Breakspeare Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ashby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Judge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1