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

Overview of Crime in SG14 2EL

THIEVES LANE, SG14 2EL, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This SG14 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 2EL, encompassing approximately 2885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SG14 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sadlers Way with total crimes: 4
  • Norwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hutton Close with total crimes: 3

THIEVES LANE, SG14 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7177.78%
Anti-social behaviour55.5525.00%
Shoplifting21.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.44-10.00%
Shoplifting63.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Public order31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.4728.57%
Shoplifting83.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.39-25.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43500.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.24150.00%
Public order23.470.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.8142.86%
Shoplifting63.47200.00%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences118.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.81600.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8540.00%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-88.89%

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 behaviour98.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.12-58.33%
Burglary41.730.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.16-10.00%
Shoplifting43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 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 behaviour1011.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202410
June 202415
May 202418
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 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 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20241
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 6 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
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
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 2EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sadlers Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Norwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hutton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Longwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Burnett Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. B1000
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bramfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cherry Tree Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Booth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Keynton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glenfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Perrett Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holly Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fleming Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1