WALSH CLOSE, SG5 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2HP

WALSH CLOSE, SG5 2HP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2HP, encompassing approximately 2533 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2HP area, explore the SG5 2HP 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2HP 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
  • Old Park Road with total crimes: 3

WALSH CLOSE, SG5 2HP 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 offences78.290.00%
Shoplifting52.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.71133.33%
Public order32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Shoplifting21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.97100.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.7650.00%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.9012.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.1675.00%
Vehicle crime22.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-25.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences43.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.90700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.740.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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

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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2HP 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. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Limes
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coopers Yard
    Total1
    Public order1