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

Overview of Crime in SG5 2XH

BURFORD WAY, SG5 2XH, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This SG5 2XH 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 2XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 2XH, encompassing approximately 2248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 2XH 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

BURFORD WAY, SG5 2XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.56400.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.56200.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.56-37.50%
Public order22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.560.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In May 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 offences86.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.560.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78-11.11%
Other theft23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0066.67%
Public order22.22100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.3420.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.67-20.00%
Other theft11.78-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.2225.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.340.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 2XH 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Westmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1