TALBOT STREET, SG5 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2QU

TALBOT STREET, SG5 2QU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2QU, encompassing approximately 3195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG5 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firs Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kings Hedges with total crimes: 2
  • Fosman Close with total crimes: 1

TALBOT STREET, SG5 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.26150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-42.86%
Robbery21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-60.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In May 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 offences67.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.880.00%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0114.29%
Other theft32.500.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences75.63600.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
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 offences53.4425.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Firs Close
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Fosman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Redhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Nutleigh Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1