THE LIMES, SG5 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2AY

THE LIMES, SG5 2AY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2AY, encompassing approximately 2259 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2AY area, explore the SG5 2AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG5 2AY area, visit the SG5 2AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabbes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Exchange Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Sun Street with total crimes: 5

THE LIMES, SG5 2AY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.62-30.00%
Shoplifting53.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.210.00%
Public order21.77-66.67%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3966.67%
Public order64.42500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65300.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-60.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.290.00%
Shoplifting52.650.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-83.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 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 behaviour69.73500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.85-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.9850.00%
Shoplifting31.3350.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-85.71%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.83128.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.6275.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1016.67%
Drugs23.100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-20.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.85-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.5466.67%
Public order32.210.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.64-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-40.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.27333.33%
Shoplifting95.75800.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9866.67%
Public order22.210.00%
Other theft10.88-75.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.960.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 202416
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crabbes Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Exchange Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sun Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Limes
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Coopers Yard
    Total1
    Public order1