KENT PLACE, SG5 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2LE

KENT PLACE, SG5 2LE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2LE, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2LE area, explore the SG5 2LE 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2LE 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

KENT PLACE, SG5 2LE 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 offences64.920.00%
Shoplifting31.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 offences65.250.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.570.00%
Other theft51.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-71.43%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.30600.00%
Other theft42.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3133.33%
Shoplifting21.31-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.28-57.14%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.57600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2416.67%
Shoplifting42.300.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.91500.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2725.00%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In October 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 offences43.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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
July 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LE 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1