FIRS CLOSE, SG5 2TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2TX

FIRS CLOSE, SG5 2TX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.60 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2TX 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 2TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2TX, encompassing approximately 3458 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2TX area, explore the SG5 2TX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG5 2TX area, visit the SG5 2TX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nutleigh Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bowlers End with total crimes: 1

FIRS CLOSE, SG5 2TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences42.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.76133.33%
Other theft22.02-60.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7825.00%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-60.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Other theft41.45100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.340.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49133.33%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05100.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bowlers End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oughton Head Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1