GAPING LANE, SG5 2JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2JE

GAPING LANE, SG5 2JE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2JE 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 2JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2JE, encompassing approximately 2365 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

SG5 2JE 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
  • Bowlers End with total crimes: 1

GAPING LANE, SG5 2JE 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 offences54.650.00%
Shoplifting32.1150.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.230.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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 behaviour11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 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 offences32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour45.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.38-20.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-75.00%

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 behaviour56.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting43.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%

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 crime32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 theft33.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.070.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20241
May 20242
April 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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 2JE 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. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1