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 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This SG14 3DD 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG14 3DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wadesmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Warren Park Road with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, SG14 3DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.07400.00%
Vehicle crime41.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 202414
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Wadesmill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Warren Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cross Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Owens View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Palmer Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Desborough Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1