SG5 1HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1HA

SG5 1HA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.88 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1HA 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 1HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1HA, encompassing approximately 3390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 1HA area, explore the SG5 1HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SG5 1HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 14
  • Fyffes Court with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

SG5 1HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.8875.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.196.67%
Public order74.72-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.4725.00%
Theft from the person31.470.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.817.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.4262.50%
Shoplifting123.83-33.33%
Public order83.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.36300.00%
Other theft31.18-78.57%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.6580.00%
Other theft145.31180.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.1333.33%
Public order62.3620.00%
Robbery41.770.00%
Theft from the person11.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.27-40.00%
Shoplifting103.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-45.45%
Other theft51.770.00%
Public order51.4766.67%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.52185.71%
Shoplifting125.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.24150.00%
Other theft51.4766.67%
Public order31.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.36-50.00%
Other theft32.06-50.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3455.56%
Shoplifting94.13-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6560.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Drugs51.77150.00%
Vehicle crime41.4733.33%
Public order31.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-87.50%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.65300.00%
Other theft62.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.36-12.50%
Shoplifting52.0666.67%
Other theft31.47-40.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96-38.46%
Other theft52.36150.00%
Robbery31.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.88-66.67%
Drugs20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6262.50%
Shoplifting93.83-35.71%
Public order32.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-50.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202418
June 202410
May 202412
April 202418
March 20249
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202412
May 202420
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202414
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fyffes Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hermitage Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 5. Crabbes Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. York Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duke'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1