SG12 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG12 9PW

SG12 9PW, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This SG12 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG12 9PW, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG12 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Crane Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Viaduct Road with total crimes: 3

SG12 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.00-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Shoplifting31.13200.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences128.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.76-25.00%
Public order32.250.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0033.33%
Burglary21.500.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-83.33%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.13500.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5016.67%
Burglary22.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-16.67%
Burglary31.88200.00%
Shoplifting21.13-60.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 behaviour66.00100.00%
Shoplifting52.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8850.00%
Shoplifting52.25400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.7637.50%
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.38166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.00-40.00%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Plaxton Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wickhams Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albany Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ware
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Reed Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1