WELLINGHAM AVENUE, SG5 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2UL

WELLINGHAM AVENUE, SG5 2UL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2UL, encompassing approximately 3948 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 2UL area, explore the SG5 2UL 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG5 2UL 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

WELLINGHAM AVENUE, SG5 2UL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.58-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.586.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-62.50%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.80-33.33%
Public order32.03200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-66.67%
Robbery20.51100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.8020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.08-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.587.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.550.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6162.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.8425.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.53-27.27%
Other theft22.03-50.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences117.0957.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 202411
February 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2UL 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. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Bingen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1