KINGSWAY, SG8 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5EG

KINGSWAY, SG8 5EG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5EG, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5EG area, explore the SG8 5EG 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 (-46.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG8 5EG 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

KINGSWAY, SG8 5EG 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 behaviour84.93-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.1087.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.62-71.43%
Public order41.23100.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.01-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.32-50.00%
Public order22.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-88.89%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.41166.67%
Violence and sexual offences164.9377.78%
Criminal damage and arson94.93350.00%
Public order32.770.00%
Other crime30.9250.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8650.00%
Other theft62.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8520.00%
Bicycle theft41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In April 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 offences65.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-54.55%
Public order21.54100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.4010.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39-14.29%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.56100.00%
Bicycle theft61.85200.00%
Other theft61.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-58.33%
Public order31.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.920.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-88.89%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.9380.00%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-75.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.470.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20235

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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

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 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 5EG 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. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1