SG5 2QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2QY

SG5 2QY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.08 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2QY 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 2QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2QY, encompassing approximately 2891 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2QY 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
  • Symonds Road with total crimes: 1

SG5 2QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 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 offences44.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Other theft21.04-60.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour75.5316.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-60.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.080.00%
Other theft41.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38200.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.73-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%

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 behaviour43.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.80-20.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84400.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences53.4625.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
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 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2QY 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. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1