OLD HALE WAY, SG5 1XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 1XJ

OLD HALE WAY, SG5 1XJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1XJ 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 1XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1XJ, encompassing approximately 2923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG5 1XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 3
  • Old Hale Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

OLD HALE WAY, SG5 1XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.39100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.370.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4250.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour66.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. York Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Old Hale Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brampton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1