DACRE ROAD, SG5 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1QL

DACRE ROAD, SG5 1QL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.69 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1QL 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 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1QL, encompassing approximately 1936 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walsworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fells Close with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3

DACRE ROAD, SG5 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.6987.50%
Anti-social behaviour127.7571.43%
Vehicle crime36.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Other theft21.03-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.0414.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.13-58.82%
Drugs33.620.00%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1727.8930.77%
Violence and sexual offences98.78-18.18%
Other theft74.65-12.50%
Vehicle crime53.62150.00%
Public order42.58300.00%
Other crime42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Shoplifting21.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1327.3718.18%
Violence and sexual offences116.710.00%
Other theft85.68166.67%
Shoplifting74.130.00%
Burglary43.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.5910.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.680.00%
Public order45.68-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.1122.22%
Anti-social behaviour105.680.00%
Public order75.160.00%
Other theft23.62-71.43%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In March 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 behaviour1018.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.16125.00%
Other theft74.65250.00%
Bicycle theft23.620.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.30-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Other theft21.55-50.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.98125.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.65-66.67%
Other theft42.58300.00%
Bicycle theft42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.88-16.67%
Other theft42.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-75.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-66.67%
Robbery21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.100.00%
Shoplifting33.100.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 202315
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fells Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Starling'S Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Florence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1