SG5 1RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1RP

SG5 1RP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1RP 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 1RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1RP, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 1RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3
  • Old Hale Way with total crimes: 3
  • Brampton Park Road with total crimes: 1

SG5 1RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.89-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9466.67%
Other crime12.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-50.00%
Shoplifting21.96100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-25.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.42-25.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.42300.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.380.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20249
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Old Hale Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Brampton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Watersmeet
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1