HAWTHORN CLOSE, SG5 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2BW

HAWTHORN CLOSE, SG5 2BW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2BW, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exchange Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Sun Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

HAWTHORN CLOSE, SG5 2BW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-16.67%
Theft from the person22.680.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.44100.00%
Public order53.2266.67%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.5014.29%
Shoplifting54.300.00%
Other theft42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-50.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.35-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Vehicle crime33.220.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.13-47.37%
Other theft35.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.18171.43%
Anti-social behaviour710.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.35-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.660.00%
Other theft34.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.83-33.33%
Public order32.150.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.83-14.29%
Burglary13.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.57500.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.440.00%
Shoplifting73.760.00%
Other theft13.76-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-85.71%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.76-30.00%
Other theft23.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-86.67%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.050.00%
Other theft35.370.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 202419
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exchange Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sun Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Limes
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Coopers Yard
    Total1
    Public order1