HIGH STREET, SG12 8AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 8AT

HIGH STREET, SG12 8AT, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This SG12 8AT 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 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 8AT, encompassing approximately 1524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 8AT area, explore the SG12 8AT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG12 8AT area, visit the SG12 8AT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG12 8AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Maltings with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, SG12 8AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-60.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.87150.00%
Burglary23.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-66.67%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In June 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 behaviour67.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.93100.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.87166.67%
Other theft15.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour35.25-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-60.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.28300.00%
Vehicle crime22.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.250.00%
Burglary12.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG12 8AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Maltings
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abbotts Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. The Nook
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Warrax Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1