THE RIDGEWAY, SG14 2TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 2TL

THE RIDGEWAY, SG14 2TL, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This SG14 2TL 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 2TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 2TL, encompassing approximately 2212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG14 2TL 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

THE RIDGEWAY, SG14 2TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8880.00%
Vehicle crime14.07-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.71100.00%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.42100.00%
Other crime22.710.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.16-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour88.5960.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.6216.67%
Other theft23.160.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Drugs12.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-28.57%
Burglary32.260.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.0440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG14 2TL 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. Bramfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Booth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Keynton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glenfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perrett Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1