SG5 2SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2SF

SG5 2SF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2SF 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 2SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2SF, encompassing approximately 3684 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truemans Road with total crimes: 4
  • Westmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2

SG5 2SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.33-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.99250.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-77.78%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2345.45%
Anti-social behaviour94.34-25.00%
Public order42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.41140.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.99-37.50%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60266.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Other theft11.360.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.0720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs20.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.337.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.80-16.67%
Public order31.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In January 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 offences138.9662.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.63300.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.7980.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.4414.29%
Other theft22.17-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-16.67%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202416
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 202412
February 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Truemans Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Seebohm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. River Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moss Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1