GRAYS LANE, SG5 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2HJ

GRAYS LANE, SG5 2HJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabbes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Old Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Limes with total crimes: 1

GRAYS LANE, SG5 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9425.00%
Shoplifting32.4850.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences44.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 behaviour22.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.95-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Shoplifting20.99-50.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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
Burglary11.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.470.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.470.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
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
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crabbes Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Limes
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1