BURFORD WAY, SG5 2UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2UZ

BURFORD WAY, SG5 2UZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2UZ 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 2UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2UZ, encompassing approximately 2048 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truemans Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westmill Lawns with total crimes: 2

BURFORD WAY, SG5 2UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.42100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.91-42.86%
Public order21.95100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 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 offences66.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93300.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.44-57.14%
Other theft11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson13.420.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.32350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.39200.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-83.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.93-66.67%
Drugs10.980.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Other theft21.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Truemans Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seebohm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Portman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. River Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1