WESTMILL ROAD, SG5 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2SB

WESTMILL ROAD, SG5 2SB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2SB 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 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2SB, encompassing approximately 4136 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG5 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westmill Lawns with total crimes: 2

WESTMILL ROAD, SG5 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2815.38%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.708.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.14-30.77%
Other theft52.1866.67%
Public order41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Robbery20.730.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.7485.71%
Violence and sexual offences123.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.90-62.50%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.930.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-71.43%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.08-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.69100.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Drugs20.730.00%

In February 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 offences126.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-57.14%
Other theft30.730.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.90-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.80166.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-33.33%
Other theft31.45-25.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5950.00%
Other theft42.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.180.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 2SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Seebohm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kings Hedges
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    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. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1