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

Overview of Crime in SG5 2NS

WESTBURY CLOSE, SG5 2NS, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2NS, encompassing approximately 3294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2NS area, explore the SG5 2NS 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 (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • John Barker Place with total crimes: 2
  • Kings Hedges with total crimes: 2

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.86-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3710.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Shoplifting20.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.20-16.67%
Other theft63.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-44.44%
Public order21.52100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8971.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73-75.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.43600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Other theft41.82300.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-57.14%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.71266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 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 behaviour44.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-57.14%
Other theft30.910.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2516.67%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences64.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1