SG5 1JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1JN

SG5 1JN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.69 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1JN 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 1JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1JN, encompassing approximately 2802 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 1JN area, explore the SG5 1JN 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: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)

SG5 1JN 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

SG5 1JN 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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2330.69109.09%
Violence and sexual offences228.21-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour117.85-47.62%
Public order83.93-38.46%
Theft from the person62.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14150.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.3327.27%
Anti-social behaviour219.9916.67%
Public order137.4930.00%
Shoplifting114.64-62.07%
Drugs33.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2938.54163.64%
Violence and sexual offences2210.3515.79%
Anti-social behaviour187.8538.46%
Other theft156.42400.00%
Public order105.3566.67%
Robbery43.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.98-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour136.788.33%
Shoplifting114.64-15.38%
Public order63.9350.00%
Vehicle crime42.14300.00%
Other theft31.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-50.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.1243.48%
Shoplifting1311.78-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour124.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.2850.00%
Other theft62.1420.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.62-4.17%
Shoplifting178.2170.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.070.00%
Other theft55.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.36-90.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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 offences2428.1926.32%
Anti-social behaviour148.5640.00%
Drugs105.00233.33%
Shoplifting103.570.00%
Other theft63.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%

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 offences1924.275.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.78-9.09%
Shoplifting103.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.57125.00%
Other theft53.21400.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Public order31.07-50.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour116.4257.14%
Public order63.93200.00%
Shoplifting62.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1433.33%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.204.76%
Anti-social behaviour77.85-41.67%
Other theft52.50400.00%
Shoplifting41.78-76.47%
Drugs31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Robbery31.0750.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.20162.50%
Shoplifting177.496.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.07-14.29%
Public order54.28150.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Theft from the person21.07100.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-88.89%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.210.00%
Other theft42.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

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

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 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

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202422
June 202419
May 202433
April 202423
March 202424
February 202419
January 202418
December 202322
November 202321
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202418
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1JN 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. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mount Garrison
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Portmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Coopers Yard
    Total1
    Public order1