WEDGEWOOD ROAD, SG4 0EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 0EX

WEDGEWOOD ROAD, SG4 0EX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This SG4 0EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG4 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG4 0EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 0EX, encompassing approximately 3298 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 0EX area, explore the SG4 0EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 0EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Way with total crimes: 6
  • Gibson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kipling Close with total crimes: 1

WEDGEWOOD ROAD, SG4 0EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.120.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.82-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.46600.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.240.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.64133.33%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.12-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%
Public order20.61100.00%

In December 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 offences43.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.430.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 202414
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 0EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chaucer Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gibson Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 3. Kipling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sorrel Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1