KNEESWORTH STREET, SG8 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5AB

KNEESWORTH STREET, SG8 5AB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG8 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG8 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5AB, encompassing approximately 3294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5AB area, explore the SG8 5AB 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 (-56.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG8 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 5
  • Fish Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

KNEESWORTH STREET, SG8 5AB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.07-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences52.12-16.67%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.84220.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.860.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Shoplifting41.52300.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 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 offences65.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-44.44%
Public order21.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-90.91%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1110.931000.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3428.57%
Violence and sexual offences62.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.82-40.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9328.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.7340.00%
Bicycle theft52.12400.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Public order20.91-66.67%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.110.00%
Public order62.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.89120.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3416.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In February 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 offences66.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-62.50%
Bicycle theft51.8266.67%
Public order31.520.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.2045.45%
Bicycle theft34.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-66.67%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.80-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences63.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG8 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pightle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Queensway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Saddlers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Austin Corner
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jepps Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lower King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1