FORDWICH HILL, SG14 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 2BQ

FORDWICH HILL, SG14 2BQ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This SG14 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG14 postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG14 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG14 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sadlers Way with total crimes: 5
  • Mimram Road with total crimes: 3
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 2

FORDWICH HILL, SG14 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47100.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-33.33%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.78100.00%
Other theft42.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 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 offences63.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.64-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.74400.00%
Vehicle crime41.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.51100.00%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.47-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.21-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.08200.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.2575.00%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG14 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sadlers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mimram Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Farm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hertford North (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hertingfordbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Campfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hutton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. North Road Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. North Road Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sele Mill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Florence Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Royston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willowmead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1