VERULAM ROAD, SG5 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1QE

VERULAM ROAD, SG5 1QE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.67 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1QE, encompassing approximately 2571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

SG5 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fyffes Court with total crimes: 11
  • Hermitage Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

VERULAM ROAD, SG5 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.6761.54%
Anti-social behaviour148.1727.27%
Shoplifting105.4442.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.89300.00%
Public order41.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.4430.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.06-38.89%
Other theft84.28-50.00%
Shoplifting73.1116.67%
Public order52.72-28.57%
Drugs21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1828.0063.64%
Other theft167.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.22-37.50%
Public order73.89133.33%
Shoplifting62.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.3366.67%
Other crime41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour116.22-8.33%
Shoplifting94.2828.57%
Other theft83.50100.00%
Burglary53.110.00%
Public order31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.449.09%
Shoplifting74.6740.00%
Other theft42.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.56300.00%
Public order41.5633.33%
Drugs21.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.28-50.00%
Shoplifting53.1125.00%
Other theft31.94-50.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.89166.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.22120.00%
Other theft64.28100.00%
Shoplifting42.3333.33%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-58.33%
Other theft31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Shoplifting31.17-40.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.33300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.67-46.15%
Shoplifting52.72150.00%
Public order41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2844.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-40.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 offences911.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.50-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-42.86%
Shoplifting41.56-55.56%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.060.00%
Shoplifting93.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202416
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fyffes Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hermitage Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Fells Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Highbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Starling'S Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Florence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1