WALTON ROAD, SG12 9PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 9PQ

WALTON ROAD, SG12 9PQ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This SG12 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 9PQ, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SG12 9PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Crane Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Viaduct Road with total crimes: 3

WALTON ROAD, SG12 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.41-41.67%
Vehicle crime72.85600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8533.33%
Shoplifting31.63200.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.18-60.00%
Public order42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.6350.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-57.14%
Public order32.44200.00%
Shoplifting21.22-84.62%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.2940.00%
Shoplifting135.70550.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.300.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07-33.33%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Shoplifting21.22-60.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.33200.00%
Shoplifting52.44-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-75.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.59-20.00%
Shoplifting73.26250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime34.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-62.50%
Shoplifting21.22-71.43%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.3323.08%
Anti-social behaviour86.52166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.26100.00%
Shoplifting73.260.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202415
May 20246
April 202414
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313

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
January 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 9PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Viaduct Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge Foot
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wickhams Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albany Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ware
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Reed Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Wells Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Malthouse Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1