SHELLEY CLOSE, SG8 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5SS

SHELLEY CLOSE, SG8 5SS, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.08 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5SS, encompassing approximately 3370 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5SS area, explore the SG8 5SS 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SG8 5SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardy Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 1
  • Coombelands Road with total crimes: 1

SHELLEY CLOSE, SG8 5SS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.08-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-71.43%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.45-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-37.50%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37300.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4866.67%
Robbery21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6760.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.890.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.23125.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67-37.50%
Public order31.4850.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 5SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hardy Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Tennyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Coombelands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Yeats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1