BRIGHTON ROAD, WD24 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5HN

BRIGHTON ROAD, WD24 5HN, Watford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5HN 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 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5HN, encompassing approximately 4859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 9
  • Cecil Street with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, WD24 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8254.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.030.00%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8257.14%
Vehicle crime102.26900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-16.67%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 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 offences75.97-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-33.33%
Burglary30.820.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7622.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2325.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 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 offences94.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.8520.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.94-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour52.26150.00%
Burglary41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.53-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-75.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences156.5987.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.0933.33%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.23150.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.3875.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.88-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.85166.67%
Vehicle crime51.65400.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238
September 20235
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 202314
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cecil Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Jubilee Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Halsey Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Callowland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Acme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Breakspeare Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ashby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brett Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Middle Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Harebreaks
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nicholas Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Judge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1