SG5 2UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2UR

SG5 2UR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2UR 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 2UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2UR, encompassing approximately 1800 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truemans Road with total crimes: 4
  • Old Hale Way with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2

SG5 2UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour77.2216.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.89-20.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour67.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%

In July 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 behaviour36.66-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6750.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In May 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 offences46.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.67-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%

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 offences710.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.89100.00%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.11-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Truemans Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Hale Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Portman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1