SG14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14

SG14, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-17.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-13.64% 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: 9
  • Thieves Lane with total crimes: 9

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 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 offences467.7327.78%
Anti-social behaviour412.2224.24%
Criminal damage and arson181.9812.50%
Shoplifting150.877.14%
Vehicle crime100.72150.00%
Public order80.48-11.11%
Other theft70.39-36.36%
Drugs40.34-33.33%
Burglary30.19-25.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.67-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour331.7432.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.59700.00%
Shoplifting140.77100.00%
Other theft110.68-15.38%
Public order90.53350.00%
Drugs60.4320.00%
Vehicle crime40.29-20.00%
Burglary40.19-20.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences395.2211.43%
Anti-social behaviour251.88-24.24%
Other theft131.21333.33%
Shoplifting70.63-41.67%
Burglary50.3425.00%
Drugs50.24150.00%
Vehicle crime50.24-64.29%
Public order20.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.10-87.50%
Robbery20.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.590.00%
Vehicle crime140.770.00%
Shoplifting120.680.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Theft from the person40.190.00%
Other theft30.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Public order30.140.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202455
June 202467
May 202461
April 202439
March 202442
February 202436
January 202445
December 202333
November 202331
October 202346
September 202336
August 202339
July 202335

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202435
May 202440
April 202435
March 202437
February 202429
January 202429
December 202313
November 202330
October 202341
September 202333
August 202325
July 202333

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311
August 202313
July 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 202318
September 202316
August 20232
July 202316

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 202313
October 202310
September 20234
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202422
May 202411
April 202419
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202315
September 202314
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. South Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
  • 3. Thieves Lane
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Firs Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Emily Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. The Wash
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bircherley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devey Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hawthorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elizabeth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farm Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Millers Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Motts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. A119
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Wadesmill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ware Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bluecoats Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. The Folly
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Repton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Thieves' Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Glenfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Perrett Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Hutton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fordwich Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Tudor Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Campfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2