CHAUCER ROAD, SG8 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5AP

CHAUCER ROAD, SG8 5AP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5AP 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 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5AP, encompassing approximately 3126 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5AP area, explore the SG8 5AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SG8 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hardy Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 2

CHAUCER ROAD, SG8 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.560.00%
Public order11.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.84-69.23%
Public order41.28100.00%
Drugs41.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.36-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.16-62.50%
Public order21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-85.71%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6754.55%
Anti-social behaviour165.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.12250.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences118.64120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5220.00%
Other theft51.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-54.55%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.0410.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.52-33.33%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.200.00%
Robbery21.920.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-28.57%
Other theft41.6033.33%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.76-36.36%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-87.50%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.56-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 202417
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Donne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardy Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Stuart Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Blake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jeffrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1