WESTMILL LANE, SG5 2SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2SR

WESTMILL LANE, SG5 2SR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2SR 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 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2SR, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2SR 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

WESTMILL LANE, SG5 2SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.04-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.13300.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.36200.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4911.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.47-28.57%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.38-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.04233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 behaviour65.81500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Other crime20.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.020.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.470.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences78.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.7040.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.13-42.86%
Public order21.790.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences76.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1366.67%
Other theft12.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

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 offences45.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2SR 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. River Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1