MILESTONE ROAD, SG5 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2SZ

MILESTONE ROAD, SG5 2SZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2SZ, encompassing approximately 2698 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2SZ area, explore the SG5 2SZ 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2SZ 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

MILESTONE ROAD, SG5 2SZ 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 offences97.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.34150.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences127.7871.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 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 offences76.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-44.44%
Public order21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.52125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.960.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34-60.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 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 offences96.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3466.67%
Public order21.85100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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 offences66.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.04-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.59-22.22%
Other theft22.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences98.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.34166.67%
Other theft32.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.190.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2SZ 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1