SG8 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5JZ

SG8 5JZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5JZ, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

SG8 5JZ 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
  • Royston with total crimes: 1

SG8 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56200.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft49.370.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.770.00%
Robbery22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft510.4266.67%
Other theft42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.77100.00%
Bicycle theft34.1750.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1233.33%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.730.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

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 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
January 20245
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
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 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 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 5JZ 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. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Saddlers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Jarman Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mackerel Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. York Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1