WEST HILL, SG5 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2HY

WEST HILL, SG5 2HY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2HY, encompassing approximately 2566 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2HY 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
  • Nun'S Close with total crimes: 2

WEST HILL, SG5 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4550.00%
Shoplifting32.3450.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

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 offences43.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.68-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-50.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 behaviour56.23400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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
Burglary11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences22.730.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 theft33.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 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 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 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 2HY 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. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Limes
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1