THE RIDGEWAY, SG5 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2BT

THE RIDGEWAY, SG5 2BT, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2BT, encompassing approximately 1198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2BT area, explore the SG5 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crow Furlong with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wratten Close with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, SG5 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.17100.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Burglary11.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.830.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.34100.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.67100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Crow Furlong
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wratten Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1