KINGS HEDGES, SG5 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2PZ

KINGS HEDGES, SG5 2PZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2PZ, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

KINGS HEDGES, SG5 2PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.16-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.90-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour44.64-55.56%
Public order21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5444.44%
Anti-social behaviour95.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79-75.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%

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 behaviour65.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-71.43%
Other crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In February 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 offences66.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1166.67%
Public order22.110.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In November 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 behaviour43.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.9025.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Seebohm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1