SCOTTS CLOSE, SG12 9JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 9JJ

SCOTTS CLOSE, SG12 9JJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This SG12 9JJ 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 9JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 9JJ, encompassing approximately 2114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG12 9JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Viaduct Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Foot with total crimes: 2

SCOTTS CLOSE, SG12 9JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.88100.00%
Bicycle theft24.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.83-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Public order42.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Theft from the person21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 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 offences1312.3044.44%
Criminal damage and arson36.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Robbery10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2650.00%
Public order32.84200.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Shoplifting21.42-80.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.6120.00%
Shoplifting105.68900.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.73-20.00%
Other theft11.89-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.730.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-75.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.46-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.41-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.26-22.22%
Drugs13.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-87.50%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.260.00%
Shoplifting43.780.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316

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
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Viaduct Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridge Foot
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Wickhams Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ware
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Reed Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hillside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Wells Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Malthouse Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Burgage Lane
    Total1
    Public order1