ORCHARD WAY, SG8 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5EX

ORCHARD WAY, SG8 5EX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5EX, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG8 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Jeffrey Close with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD WAY, SG8 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-40.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 behaviour57.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.65-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3333.33%
Other crime21.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.89250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2620.00%
Bicycle theft42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-71.43%
Public order20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.93-77.78%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.19133.33%
Other theft53.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.86100.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Other theft31.40-50.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.96600.00%
Bicycle theft63.26100.00%
Other theft62.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.790.00%
Public order42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%

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 behaviour109.77100.00%
Other theft34.6550.00%
Bicycle theft31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson810.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.7225.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Shoplifting10.47-83.33%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.030.00%
Shoplifting63.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3333.33%
Other theft21.86-50.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.370.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20249
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Donne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jeffrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. York Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1