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

Overview of Crime in SG5 2JH

GAPING LANE, SG5 2JH, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2JH, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2JH 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 2JH 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 offences54.66-16.67%
Shoplifting31.94-25.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.820.00%
Shoplifting42.330.00%
Other theft21.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-50.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55300.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Public order10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.49-33.33%
Shoplifting31.5550.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%

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 crime33.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.66150.00%
Shoplifting21.94100.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

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
December 20231
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 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20235
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2JH 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. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1