SG13 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG13 8AF

SG13 8AF, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.78 per 1,000 population. This SG13 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG13 postcode area, which has experienced 98 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG13 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG13 8AF, encompassing approximately 1264 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG13 8AF area, explore the SG13 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

SG13 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 13
  • Salisbury Square with total crimes: 7
  • The Wash with total crimes: 6

SG13 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2053.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences1515.82-28.57%
Shoplifting1411.86-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson411.0733.33%
Public order43.16-60.00%
Other theft33.16-57.14%
Other crime32.370.00%
Bicycle theft22.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2171.18-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour1516.61-6.25%
Shoplifting1511.8650.00%
Public order1011.860.00%
Bicycle theft77.91250.00%
Other theft75.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.54-57.14%
Burglary32.3750.00%
Other crime32.3750.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2969.6020.83%
Anti-social behaviour1622.9423.08%
Public order1012.65100.00%
Shoplifting107.91-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson77.910.00%
Other theft35.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2465.654.35%
Shoplifting2218.9869.23%
Anti-social behaviour1317.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.2816.67%
Public order55.5425.00%
Other theft33.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Drugs21.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.58100.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2363.2727.78%
Anti-social behaviour1318.1944.44%
Shoplifting1310.28116.67%
Other theft810.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.3320.00%
Drugs64.75200.00%
Public order44.7533.33%
Possession of weapons33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.50-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour914.24-60.87%
Shoplifting67.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.75150.00%
Burglary43.950.00%
Other theft43.16100.00%
Public order33.16-25.00%
Theft from the person22.37-33.33%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3359.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2326.10130.00%
Public order418.1933.33%
Theft from the person33.160.00%
Shoplifting32.37-72.73%
Other theft22.37-50.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-66.67%
Drugs11.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2250.620.00%
Shoplifting1117.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.91500.00%
Other theft44.75-20.00%
Drugs33.160.00%
Public order32.3750.00%
Robbery22.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2249.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.40200.00%
Shoplifting1111.8637.50%
Other theft58.70-16.67%
Drugs33.95200.00%
Possession of weapons22.370.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.17175.00%
Shoplifting817.40-11.11%
Other theft66.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.75-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson13.950.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.79-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour939.55-47.06%
Shoplifting97.12-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences87.12-71.43%
Other theft76.3316.67%
Robbery55.54150.00%
Vehicle crime33.9550.00%
Drugs32.3750.00%
Theft from the person32.370.00%
Public order22.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2870.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour1722.150.00%
Shoplifting1313.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.280.00%
Other theft67.120.00%
Public order54.750.00%
Theft from the person33.950.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Robbery21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202416
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 202423
February 202410
January 202415
December 20235
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202429
June 202424
May 202423
April 202418
March 202433
February 202422
January 202422
December 202322
November 20238
October 202328

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202410
June 202422
May 202413
April 20246
March 20243
February 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG13 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Salisbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Wash
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Villiers Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Claud Hamilton Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Folly
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Millers Yard
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Old London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Priory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frampton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oldhall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Maidenhead Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Old Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Millbridge Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Noahs Court Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1