MALTINGS CLOSE, SG8 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5BZ

MALTINGS CLOSE, SG8 5BZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5BZ, encompassing approximately 2828 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG8 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Titchmarsh Close with total crimes: 1
  • Weston Avenue with total crimes: 1

MALTINGS CLOSE, SG8 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences44.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-57.14%
Other theft31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2475.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.06-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, 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 arson98.49350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.18133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.47300.00%
Bicycle theft21.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft47.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-66.67%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 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 behaviour66.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.12-16.67%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Robbery11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1233.33%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-80.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft56.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-72.73%
Public order31.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.3057.14%
Bicycle theft33.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.47600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-60.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour75.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.470.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Pightle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Queensway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Saddlers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lower King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mackerel Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1