PALMER CLOSE, SG14 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG14 3LD

PALMER CLOSE, SG14 3LD, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This SG14 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG14 3LD, encompassing approximately 2548 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG14 3LD area, explore the SG14 3LD 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG14 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wadesmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sacombe Road with total crimes: 1

PALMER CLOSE, SG14 3LD 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
Shoplifting55.89400.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.32200.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5333.33%
Other crime21.570.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-50.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71200.00%
Shoplifting32.35-78.57%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.49700.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.14-71.43%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.75100.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.850.00%
Vehicle crime33.14200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5333.33%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour34.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

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

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Wadesmill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sacombe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Owens View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Palmer Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Desborough Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1