BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2TP

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2TP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2TP 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 2TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2TP, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Crabbes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Old Park Road with total crimes: 3

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.9483.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95100.00%
Other theft51.98150.00%
Shoplifting41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.63-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-50.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95100.00%
Other theft41.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.99-66.67%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.6180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-25.00%
Other theft20.990.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.27600.00%
Shoplifting52.32-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.32500.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.98200.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.9850.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3066.67%
Shoplifting31.65-57.14%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-62.50%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crabbes Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nun'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1