SG12 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 8DS

SG12 8DS, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This SG12 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 8DS, encompassing approximately 1782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 8DS area, explore the SG12 8DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG12 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sanville Gardens with total crimes: 1

SG12 8DS 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
Shoplifting35.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour47.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.49-60.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.42100.00%
Vehicle crime25.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.9866.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.81-25.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.850.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.37300.00%
Other theft12.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.370.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.7325.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-33.33%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In October 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 behaviour46.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2450.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG12 8DS 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. Sanville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Nook
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fieldway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1