BANCROFT, SG5 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1LF

BANCROFT, SG5 1LF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.46 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1LF 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 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1LF, encompassing approximately 3779 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

SG5 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Fyffes Court with total crimes: 11
  • Hermitage Road with total crimes: 7

BANCROFT, SG5 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.46100.00%
Shoplifting174.76112.50%
Anti-social behaviour134.5030.00%
Public order43.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.79-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.65-40.00%
Other theft82.38-50.00%
Shoplifting82.12-38.46%
Public order72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1619.32128.57%
Anti-social behaviour154.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.97-11.76%
Shoplifting133.9762.50%
Public order73.44133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.356.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.50-25.00%
Shoplifting82.380.00%
Other theft72.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-33.33%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.7677.78%
Anti-social behaviour124.2333.33%
Shoplifting83.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12200.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting1010.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.38-18.18%
Other theft42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.3883.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.910.00%
Shoplifting62.6520.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-14.29%
Shoplifting51.590.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.47133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.85-50.00%
Shoplifting51.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.18400.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-54.55%
Shoplifting51.32-61.54%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.9118.18%
Anti-social behaviour113.44-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences82.91-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson62.12100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.820.00%
Shoplifting113.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202415
June 202417
May 202416
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202322

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202416
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fyffes Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hermitage Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 4. Fells Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. York Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Duke'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Starling'S Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Florence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Portmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1