NIGHTINGALE ROAD, SG5 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1QS

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, SG5 1QS, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1QS, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG5 1QS 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

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, SG5 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.6120.00%
Shoplifting93.0650.00%
Public order42.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft20.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 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 offences1111.7410.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.81-37.50%
Other theft82.55-50.00%
Shoplifting62.0420.00%
Public order51.53-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.3377.78%
Other theft164.08128.57%
Violence and sexual offences104.08-41.18%
Public order72.55133.33%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Shoplifting51.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
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 offences1714.5421.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.34-35.71%
Other theft72.3075.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-20.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.5755.56%
Shoplifting73.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79150.00%
Other theft41.2833.33%
Public order41.02100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.16-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.30-36.36%
Shoplifting51.7925.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In March 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 offences119.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.8166.67%
Shoplifting42.55100.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-45.45%
Other theft31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.44266.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-54.55%
Shoplifting51.28150.00%
Public order41.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8922.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences96.3812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-61.54%
Shoplifting41.28-42.86%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.040.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202410
June 202417
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202416
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202416
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 1QS 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. York Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Duke'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Starling'S Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Florence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1