THIEVES LANE, SG14 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 2EJ

THIEVES LANE, SG14 2EJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This SG14 2EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG14 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG14 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

SG14 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Longwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burnett Square with total crimes: 2

THIEVES LANE, SG14 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1250.00%
Shoplifting24.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.49-11.11%
Shoplifting63.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.75-40.00%
Shoplifting83.37700.00%
Vehicle crime33.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.74-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.62500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-44.44%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.12112.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.37125.00%
Public order23.370.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.2466.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.75-20.00%
Shoplifting63.00200.00%
Other theft42.25300.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.750.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1220.00%
Shoplifting22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.37-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.37-44.44%
Burglary41.870.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.7528.57%
Shoplifting43.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 behaviour88.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.000.00%
Shoplifting42.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249
June 202415
May 202417
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Longwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burnett Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bramfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cherry Tree Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Booth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Keynton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perrett Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fleming Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1