RIVER MEAD, SG5 2TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2TE

RIVER MEAD, SG5 2TE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2TE 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 2TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2TE, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2TE 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

RIVER MEAD, SG5 2TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.91-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.44500.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.47300.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In July 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 offences127.229.09%
Anti-social behaviour54.13-37.50%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 behaviour64.81500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9171.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.1320.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 offences77.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 behaviour75.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.41-42.86%
Public order21.380.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4150.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour45.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 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
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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 2TE 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. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1