SG5 1GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1GE

SG5 1GE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1GE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 1GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1GE, encompassing approximately 908 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG5 1GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Hale Way with total crimes: 3
  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Mead with total crimes: 1

SG5 1GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour35.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.30100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.300.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In January 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 offences39.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Burglary22.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.30-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-66.67%

In October 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 offences35.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 1GE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Hale Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1