FARM CLOSE, SG12 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 7SQ

FARM CLOSE, SG12 7SQ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This SG12 7SQ 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 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 7SQ, encompassing approximately 3905 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 7SQ area, explore the SG12 7SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG12 7SQ 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

FARM CLOSE, SG12 7SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences135.8985.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.3350.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%

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 offences74.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 offences94.1028.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.3560.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-75.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.33-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-25.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.580.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 7SQ 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. Quaker Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parnel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Evergreen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brocket Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beazley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Musley Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fives Court Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woodley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1