CHAPELFIELDS, SG12 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 8HS

CHAPELFIELDS, SG12 8HS, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This SG12 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 8HS, encompassing approximately 1086 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 8HS area, explore the SG12 8HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG12 8HS area, visit the SG12 8HS 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG12 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Trotters Gap with total crimes: 3
  • The Maltings with total crimes: 1

CHAPELFIELDS, SG12 8HS 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
Shoplifting310.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.680.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.60100.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime311.04200.00%
Shoplifting22.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-66.67%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.280.00%
Burglary13.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.760.00%
Other theft11.84-50.00%

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 theft26.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.36-28.57%
Shoplifting24.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences716.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Bicycle theft12.760.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trotters Gap
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Maltings
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abbotts Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1