DEACONS WAY, SG5 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2UF

DEACONS WAY, SG5 2UF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2UF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2UF, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG5 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truemans Road with total crimes: 4
  • River Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Freemans Close with total crimes: 3

DEACONS WAY, SG5 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-33.33%
Public order31.80200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-71.43%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 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 offences74.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

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 offences106.29-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.0066.67%
Public order21.500.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.80-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-37.50%
Other theft21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.40133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Truemans Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. River Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Freemans Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Milestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John Barker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nutleigh Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1