WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 0AX

WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AX, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This SG12 0AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG12 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG12 0AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 0AX, encompassing approximately 2799 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 0AX area, explore the SG12 0AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG12 0AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Pastures with total crimes: 2
  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 2
  • Roman Court with total crimes: 2

WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.9350.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.93-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07300.00%
Shoplifting52.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.57-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-88.89%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.29800.00%
Shoplifting73.21250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7150.00%
Shoplifting22.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-83.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.93166.67%
Vehicle crime62.860.00%
Shoplifting62.14500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14100.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.71-85.71%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.43-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.0760.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.43-33.33%
Shoplifting52.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-75.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.210.00%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG12 0AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Pastures
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Cowper Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Roman Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Greyfriars
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rendlesham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harriss Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wulfrath Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1