SG14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14

SG14, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SG14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SG14, encompassing approximately 20690 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

SG14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Salisbury Square with total crimes: 7

SG14 Crime Map

Postcodes in SG14

The postcode district are associated with the SG14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SG14 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.045.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.03-10.00%
Shoplifting201.30-9.09%
Vehicle crime120.97-7.69%
Public order60.58-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.29-28.57%
Other theft40.24-50.00%
Burglary30.19-50.00%
Other crime30.14-25.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.64-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour301.93-11.76%
Shoplifting221.4515.79%
Public order161.066.67%
Vehicle crime130.7744.44%
Other theft80.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.39-30.00%
Burglary60.3450.00%
Other crime40.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.19100.00%
Drugs40.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-33.33%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences558.07-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour342.66-2.86%
Shoplifting191.64-13.64%
Public order150.92114.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime90.4828.57%
Other theft70.43-22.22%
Other crime60.34200.00%
Burglary40.2933.33%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences678.419.84%
Anti-social behaviour353.24-12.50%
Shoplifting221.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.06166.67%
Other theft90.7712.50%
Vehicle crime70.43133.33%
Public order70.34-12.50%
Burglary30.34200.00%
Drugs20.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Other crime20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.4956.41%
Anti-social behaviour402.9514.29%
Shoplifting111.93-42.11%
Other theft80.53166.67%
Public order80.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.39-40.00%
Drugs60.2920.00%
Possession of weapons40.29300.00%
Vehicle crime30.19-50.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Burglary10.10-87.50%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences396.48-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour351.88-5.41%
Shoplifting191.69111.11%
Criminal damage and arson100.9211.11%
Burglary80.48166.67%
Vehicle crime60.390.00%
Drugs50.29400.00%
Public order30.240.00%
Other theft30.14-62.50%
Other crime20.14-66.67%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour372.0327.59%
Criminal damage and arson91.790.00%
Shoplifting90.43-18.18%
Other theft80.4360.00%
Other crime60.39500.00%
Vehicle crime60.2950.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Public order30.1450.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour291.740.00%
Shoplifting111.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson90.53350.00%
Other theft50.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.24-33.33%
Burglary30.19-25.00%
Drugs30.14-50.00%
Public order20.14-33.33%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences455.4136.36%
Anti-social behaviour292.17123.08%
Shoplifting91.4050.00%
Vehicle crime60.43100.00%
Other theft60.2920.00%
Drugs60.29100.00%
Burglary40.290.00%
Public order30.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.14-75.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.066.45%
Anti-social behaviour131.59-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.63166.67%
Shoplifting60.39-40.00%
Other theft50.2925.00%
Burglary40.24300.00%
Public order30.19-25.00%
Drugs30.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-76.92%
Theft from the person20.14-33.33%
Other crime20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.17-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour301.50-26.83%
Vehicle crime131.4530.00%
Shoplifting100.63-33.33%
Public order40.48-50.00%
Other theft40.19-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.19-83.33%
Drugs30.14-25.00%
Theft from the person30.1450.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences467.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.980.00%
Shoplifting150.870.00%
Vehicle crime100.720.00%
Public order80.480.00%
Other theft70.390.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Burglary30.190.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 380 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202434
June 202435
May 202440
April 202435
March 202437
February 202429
January 202429
December 202313
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 202318

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202440
July 202455
June 202467
May 202461
April 202439
March 202442
February 202436
January 202445
December 202333
November 202331
October 202346

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202415
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202419
June 202422
May 202411
April 202419
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 3. Salisbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Wash
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fore Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wadesmill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sadlers Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Neal Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Great Innings North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Hutton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Valeside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ware Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Folly
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Longwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Burnett Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B1000
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Millers Yard
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Motts Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Great Innings South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Gatekeepers Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Firs Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cowpers Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Winding Shott
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sacombe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. High Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1