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

Overview of Crime in WD24 5FN

DODD ROAD, WD24 5FN, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5FN 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 5FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5FN, encompassing approximately 1351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 5FN area, explore the WD24 5FN 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: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD24 5FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Brushrise with total crimes: 2
  • Clarke Green with total crimes: 2

DODD ROAD, WD24 5FN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.7050.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-71.43%
Burglary11.48-66.67%
Other theft10.74-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.24-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.18-25.00%
Burglary34.440.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.64114.29%
Anti-social behaviour811.10-38.46%
Burglary35.92200.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1323.68160.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.6275.00%
Other theft35.180.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Public order22.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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 behaviour512.58-16.67%
Public order43.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.96-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%

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 offences915.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.66-14.29%
Public order44.440.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.9275.00%
Burglary45.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.96-25.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-80.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime56.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.7033.33%
Burglary42.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9633.33%
Other theft12.96-83.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.6471.43%
Other theft68.88500.00%
Burglary54.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.02-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences75.18-56.25%
Vehicle crime35.18-25.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Other theft11.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.840.00%
Vehicle crime46.660.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 202415
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
September 20231

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 5FN postcode area is presented below.

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