THE DRIVE, SG14 3DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 3DD

THE DRIVE, SG14 3DD, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This SG14 3DD 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 3DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 3DD, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG14 3DD area, explore the SG14 3DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SG14 3DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lys Hill Gardens with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, SG14 3DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.05-28.57%
Shoplifting41.6933.33%
Public order11.350.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3975.00%
Shoplifting32.36-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.73800.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.04-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.720.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.050.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 202414
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG14 3DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Manor Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lys Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warren Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bengeo Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. New Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Palmer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grove Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Desborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1