BALSAMS CLOSE, SG13 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG13 8BW

BALSAMS CLOSE, SG13 8BW, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This SG13 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG13 8BW, encompassing approximately 1130 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG13 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mangrove Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ashbourne Gardens with total crimes: 2

BALSAMS CLOSE, SG13 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.42200.00%
Other crime22.65100.00%
Burglary11.770.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-33.33%
Other theft11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.8466.67%
Drugs24.420.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.54200.00%
Burglary12.650.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.65-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences67.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.310.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mangrove Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashbourne Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Balsams Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pearsons Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Pearson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Noahs Court Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1