WESTBURY CLOSE, SG5 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2NF

WESTBURY CLOSE, SG5 2NF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2NF 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 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2NF, encompassing approximately 3198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2NF area, explore the SG5 2NF Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Hedges with total crimes: 2
  • Nutleigh Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Bowlers End with total crimes: 1

WESTBURY CLOSE, SG5 2NF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In July 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 offences66.88-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Other theft51.56150.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.2514.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-60.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.88600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56300.00%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.88-83.33%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-75.00%

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 behaviour64.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.690.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences53.4466.67%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In October 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 behaviour43.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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 20233
October 20231

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1