THE CRESCENT, SG5 2PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2PA

THE CRESCENT, SG5 2PA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2PA 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 2PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2PA, encompassing approximately 3855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2PA area, explore the SG5 2PA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG5 2PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truemans Road with total crimes: 4
  • Westmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, SG5 2PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.26-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.266.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-55.56%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.826.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.15-40.00%
Public order42.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-60.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.8687.50%
Violence and sexual offences153.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.89-37.50%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.08300.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

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 behaviour63.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-80.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.97-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-16.67%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8262.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.56300.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4980.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3314.29%
Other theft22.08-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-28.57%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56300.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.590.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202415
May 202412
April 20242
March 202410
February 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Truemans Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Seebohm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. River Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1