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

Overview of Crime in SG5 1XL

OLD HALE WAY, SG5 1XL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This SG5 1XL 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 1XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 1XL, encompassing approximately 2257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG5 1XL 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 1XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour65.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 behaviour13.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

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 arson45.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7750.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.97133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Other theft31.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 behaviour44.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.770.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 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 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 1XL 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. Brampton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1