SG8 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5HE

SG8 5HE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5HE, encompassing approximately 1374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG8 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Weston Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Jarman Way with total crimes: 1

SG8 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.82100.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.64-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 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 offences58.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.64100.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2840.00%
Bicycle theft15.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7366.67%
Shoplifting23.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.180.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jarman Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mackerel Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. York Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1