OUGHTONHEAD LANE, SG5 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2QX

OUGHTONHEAD LANE, SG5 2QX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2QX, encompassing approximately 2505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Hedges with total crimes: 2
  • Bowlers End with total crimes: 1
  • Moss Way with total crimes: 1

OUGHTONHEAD LANE, SG5 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences43.59-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In August 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 offences74.39-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-50.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 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 offences97.5880.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-75.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.18700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0066.67%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.19-25.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.59-33.33%
Other crime21.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 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 offences66.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
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 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 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 2QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1