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

Overview of Crime in SG5 1QT

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, SG5 1QT, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.59 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1QT 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 1QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1QT, encompassing approximately 3557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SG5 1QT Crime Hotspots

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

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

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, SG5 1QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.5976.92%
Anti-social behaviour136.470.00%
Shoplifting53.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Bicycle theft30.84200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Other theft20.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.7830.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.65-27.78%
Other theft73.65-30.00%
Public order51.97-16.67%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.4380.00%
Other theft105.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.81-41.18%
Public order62.81100.00%
Vehicle crime51.6966.67%
Shoplifting41.41-50.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7130.77%
Anti-social behaviour104.78-16.67%
Other theft82.81100.00%
Shoplifting82.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-20.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Public order31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9330.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.659.09%
Shoplifting63.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69150.00%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Drugs21.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.4010.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.09-16.67%
Shoplifting42.8133.33%
Public order31.12200.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3766.67%
Other theft52.8166.67%
Shoplifting31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.31-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences61.6920.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.40333.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.65-50.00%
Public order41.41300.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-64.29%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-71.43%
Shoplifting20.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.6540.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.94-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson73.37133.33%
Shoplifting61.97-33.33%
Public order21.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.780.00%
Shoplifting92.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202410
June 202417
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202418
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 20246
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fyffes Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. 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. Duke'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1