LUCAS LANE, SG5 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2LX

LUCAS LANE, SG5 2LX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2LX, encompassing approximately 2341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2LX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bowlers End with total crimes: 1
  • Oughton Head Way with total crimes: 1

LUCAS LANE, SG5 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.270.00%
Other theft22.14-60.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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 theft53.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4225.00%
Other theft22.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%

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 behaviour45.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71300.00%
Other theft41.71300.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%

In March 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 behaviour44.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.990.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
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
Burglary11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.84150.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1