TOWER ROAD, SG12 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 7LJ

TOWER ROAD, SG12 7LJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This SG12 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 7LJ, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG12 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cundalls Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lady Margaret Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • King George Road with total crimes: 2

TOWER ROAD, SG12 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9271.43%
Other theft33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2050.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-60.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-80.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 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 offences85.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-60.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.150.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG12 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cundalls Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lady Margaret Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. King George Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fanhams Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Upper Clabdens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. King Charles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parnel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evergreen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brocket Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beazley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cozens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1