WESTON AVENUE, SG8 5DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5DR

WESTON AVENUE, SG8 5DR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5DR 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 5DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5DR, encompassing approximately 2807 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 5DR 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WESTON AVENUE, SG8 5DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.34-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.140.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 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 behaviour118.5557.14%
Violence and sexual offences43.92-50.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences86.41-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.85-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson22.49-60.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.82128.57%
Violence and sexual offences95.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2166.67%
Other crime31.7850.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.82133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.4920.00%
Other theft62.14200.00%
Bicycle theft42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1266.67%
Public order41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-57.14%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.1240.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-50.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences67.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14400.00%
Shoplifting31.7850.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft68.55100.00%
Other theft52.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.78400.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-92.31%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.5562.50%
Other theft34.6350.00%
Bicycle theft31.0750.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8560.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-80.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20238
October 20235

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 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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