SG12 9EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 9EF

SG12 9EF, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This SG12 9EF 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 9EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 9EF, encompassing approximately 3577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG12 9EF area, explore the SG12 9EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SG12 9EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Roman Court with total crimes: 2
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 2

SG12 9EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.66-43.75%
Vehicle crime62.52200.00%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.030.00%
Shoplifting44.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.33-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences154.47-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson74.1940.00%
Shoplifting51.9666.67%
Public order41.40-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.05-34.48%
Violence and sexual offences165.31-27.27%
Public order74.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9666.67%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Shoplifting31.12-75.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.96141.67%
Violence and sexual offences228.1137.50%
Shoplifting126.15-14.29%
Public order43.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.0914.29%
Shoplifting144.477.69%
Anti-social behaviour123.91-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.9375.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.910.00%
Shoplifting133.9162.50%
Other theft53.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-33.33%
Public order31.120.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.02100.00%
Shoplifting83.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.24200.00%
Other theft31.68-25.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.47-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.96-36.36%
Other theft41.96-33.33%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.14-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.3537.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.070.00%
Other theft62.240.00%
Burglary41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.240.00%
Other theft62.240.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202412
April 202414
March 202413
February 20248
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 202415
June 202416
May 202422
April 202416
March 202414
February 202414
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202416
June 202419
May 202429
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG12 9EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Roman Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Gladstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bridge Foot
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Southall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Milton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crib Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Century Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Bourne
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parker Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wells Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Malthouse Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Burgage Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Priory Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1