FORDHAM CLOSE, SG7 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 5LJ

FORDHAM CLOSE, SG7 5LJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This SG7 5LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG7 postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG7 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 5LJ, encompassing approximately 609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG7 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardiners Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Swan Street with total crimes: 1

FORDHAM CLOSE, SG7 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.64-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.200.00%
Vehicle crime14.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.920.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG7 5LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gardiners Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Swan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1