MOSS WAY, SG5 2QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2QN

MOSS WAY, SG5 2QN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2QN, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2QN 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

MOSS WAY, SG5 2QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences87.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.88100.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.19-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In July 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 offences138.99-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.68-57.14%
Public order22.16100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.2375.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.0455.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.04-62.50%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.07350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.88300.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

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 behaviour65.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-33.33%
Other crime20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-77.78%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Drugs20.720.00%

In February 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 offences108.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.60-16.67%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.79140.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 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 behaviour55.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.800.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 behaviour55.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 20242
March 20249
February 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

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

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2QN 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. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. River Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1