DONNE CLOSE, SG8 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5AR

DONNE CLOSE, SG8 5AR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5AR, encompassing approximately 2794 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5AR area, explore the SG8 5AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG8 5AR area, visit the SG8 5AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Keats Close with total crimes: 1

DONNE CLOSE, SG8 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.01-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.7933.33%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.30100.00%
Drugs44.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-40.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.73-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.15-61.54%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.3730.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.65150.00%
Other crime31.7950.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other theft10.36-83.33%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38150.00%
Other theft63.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-70.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-88.89%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.0966.67%
Shoplifting93.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.22-50.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In February 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 offences88.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.30200.00%
Shoplifting62.15500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-60.00%
Other theft41.4333.33%
Vehicle crime11.43-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5942.86%
Other theft33.5850.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-88.89%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.500.00%
Shoplifting42.150.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 202415
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202413
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

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

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Donne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stuart Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Jeffrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. York Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1