BENSLOW LANE, SG4 9RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9RA

BENSLOW LANE, SG4 9RA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9RA 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 9RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9RA, encompassing approximately 3053 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 9RA area, explore the SG4 9RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG4 9RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • St Michaels Road with total crimes: 1

BENSLOW LANE, SG4 9RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime94.26800.00%
Drugs12.950.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2466.67%
Public order31.64200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.6250.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.20366.67%
Bicycle theft14.580.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57300.00%
Other theft42.62300.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences33.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.95-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.950.00%
Public order41.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202414
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 9RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gibson Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sorrel Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1