SG14 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 2EG

SG14 2EG, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This SG14 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 2EG, encompassing approximately 2829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG14 2EG area, explore the SG14 2EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG14 2EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sadlers Way with total crimes: 5
  • Thieves Lane with total crimes: 4

SG14 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.47-33.33%
Shoplifting62.12-25.00%
Public order42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.43-35.71%
Shoplifting83.18700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.8427.27%
Anti-social behaviour144.9527.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.95400.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.25266.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.8937.50%
Other theft23.890.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.48-12.50%
Shoplifting62.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-16.67%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 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 offences87.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95133.33%
Shoplifting22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.01-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences32.83-62.50%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.4812.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.1814.29%
Shoplifting42.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.9614.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.83-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.47400.00%
Shoplifting41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6637.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.89133.33%
Drugs32.470.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sadlers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thieves Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ladywood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Edmunds Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Norwood Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Elizabeth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thieves' Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Keynton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Burnett Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hutton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tudor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1