SG8 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5HJ

SG8 5HJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5HJ, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG8 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Keats Close with total crimes: 1
  • Jeffrey Close with total crimes: 1

SG8 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.60-75.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2260.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7366.67%
Other theft52.57150.00%
Other crime22.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.620.00%
Other theft21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-88.89%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.270.00%
Other theft44.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.22500.00%
Other theft43.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.05200.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-85.71%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.60-33.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.080.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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