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

Overview of Crime in WD24 5EP

LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EP, Watford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5EP, encompassing approximately 6033 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD24 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lowestoft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 3

LEAVESDEN ROAD, WD24 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences126.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-69.57%
Other theft51.1666.67%
Vehicle crime40.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.78130.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.81-36.36%
Burglary42.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-33.33%
Public order40.9933.33%
Other theft40.66300.00%
Shoplifting30.6650.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.28-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour122.32-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6680.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.1530.00%
Burglary52.150.00%
Vehicle crime50.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-28.57%
Shoplifting40.8333.33%
Public order30.66200.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.12111.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.66600.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 offences93.98-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour61.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Other theft30.50200.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.47-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour91.990.00%
Burglary41.49300.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8011.76%
Anti-social behaviour93.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8030.77%
Anti-social behaviour92.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-75.00%
Other theft20.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6244.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.15-60.87%
Vehicle crime81.49700.00%
Other theft61.3350.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.810.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202422
June 202414
May 202419
April 202419
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 202319
November 202317
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

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

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202423
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202323

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cromer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lowestoft Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lockhart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Longspring
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Breakspeare Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Leavesden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Popes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A412
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Halsey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1