BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 2WA

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2WA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2WA 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 2WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2WA, encompassing approximately 4122 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG5 2WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westmill Lawns with total crimes: 2

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 2WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.7914.29%
Violence and sexual offences81.94-20.00%
Other theft51.94150.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%

In June 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 offences106.0642.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7025.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

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 behaviour43.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.85-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-25.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0383.33%
Other theft42.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.85-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-16.67%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.67100.00%
Other theft51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences73.880.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westmill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beechwood Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westmill Lawns
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. John Barker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nutleigh Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mattocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Symonds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Beaumont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Frank Young Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1