MIDLAND COTTAGES, SG5 1RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1RW

MIDLAND COTTAGES, SG5 1RW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.69 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1RW, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG5 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fells Close with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

MIDLAND COTTAGES, SG5 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.22100.00%
Other theft21.04-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1221.91-14.29%
Other theft96.2628.57%
Violence and sexual offences94.6912.50%
Drugs34.690.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.47-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences87.30-20.00%
Other theft74.17-12.50%
Public order43.65100.00%
Vehicle crime42.09100.00%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Shoplifting21.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1829.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.39-16.67%
Other theft85.22166.67%
Shoplifting54.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.04100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1218.789.09%
Violence and sexual offences126.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.260.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Public order21.56-71.43%
Drugs11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.300.00%
Public order75.740.00%
Other theft23.65-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.1383.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.74200.00%
Other theft53.13150.00%
Bicycle theft22.61100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-50.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.30-76.47%
Other theft42.09300.00%
Bicycle theft42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.69142.86%
Anti-social behaviour48.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.040.00%
Other theft43.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-66.67%
Public order31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-60.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour916.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.650.00%
Shoplifting32.610.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 202317
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fells Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Augustine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Starling'S Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Florence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Watersmeet
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1