ELMSIDE WALK, SG5 1HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1HD

ELMSIDE WALK, SG5 1HD, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.37 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1HD 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 1HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1HD, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

SG5 1HD Crime Hotspots

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

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

ELMSIDE WALK, SG5 1HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2327.37109.09%
Violence and sexual offences187.77-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour116.08-42.11%
Public order83.72-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.7066.67%
Theft from the person51.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.7015.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.775.56%
Public order136.4262.50%
Shoplifting114.39-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft21.01100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2935.48163.64%
Violence and sexual offences209.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour186.7650.00%
Other theft156.08400.00%
Public order85.0733.33%
Robbery42.70300.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Theft from the person11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.30-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour126.089.09%
Shoplifting114.06-15.38%
Public order63.7250.00%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.3340.91%
Shoplifting1310.48-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour114.39-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.7250.00%
Other theft62.0320.00%
Public order42.03300.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.64-8.33%
Shoplifting177.4370.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.75-7.14%
Other theft54.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Robbery21.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.34-90.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.0226.32%
Anti-social behaviour148.1140.00%
Drugs104.73233.33%
Shoplifting103.380.00%
Other theft63.3820.00%
Vehicle crime32.0350.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-70.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.3211.76%
Anti-social behaviour106.42-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson103.38233.33%
Shoplifting103.3866.67%
Other theft53.38400.00%
Possession of weapons31.69200.00%
Public order31.01-50.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.56-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour115.7583.33%
Public order63.72200.00%
Shoplifting62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.565.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.10-33.33%
Other theft52.03400.00%
Shoplifting41.69-76.47%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Robbery31.0150.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.62150.00%
Shoplifting176.766.25%
Anti-social behaviour95.75-10.00%
Public order53.04150.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Theft from the person21.01100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-87.50%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.41-56.52%
Violence and sexual offences83.38-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson82.7014.29%
Other theft42.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Public order20.68-75.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour2311.150.00%
Public order87.770.00%
Shoplifting82.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.700.00%
Bicycle theft32.370.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 202429
June 202411
May 202413
April 202417
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202317
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202420
June 202418
May 202431
April 202422
March 202424
February 202419
January 202417
December 202321
November 202320
October 20238
September 202333

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202418
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 202323

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 202415
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 2. High Street
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fyffes Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hermitage Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 5. Crabbes Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Exchange Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sun Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Portmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Coopers Yard
    Total1
    Public order1