NEWBOLT, SG8 5PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5PU

NEWBOLT, SG8 5PU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5PU 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 5PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5PU, encompassing approximately 3791 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5PU area, explore the SG8 5PU 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 5PU 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

NEWBOLT, SG8 5PU 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.1150.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.33100.00%
Public order33.1750.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.54-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-62.50%
Public order21.58-33.33%

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 behaviour1612.66128.57%
Violence and sexual offences164.2260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.22150.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-44.44%
Public order11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.5480.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3750.00%
Robbery21.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.48-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.85-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.900.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 4 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 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG8 5PU 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. Yeats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jeffrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1