SWIFT CLOSE, SG8 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5TA

SWIFT CLOSE, SG8 5TA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.20 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5TA 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 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5TA, encompassing approximately 3181 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SG8 5TA 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

SWIFT CLOSE, SG8 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-71.43%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences74.71-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.20-37.50%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.43140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 behaviour54.40150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5766.67%
Robbery21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 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 offences31.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences96.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8360.00%
Vehicle crime22.51100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 behaviour53.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 behaviour33.14-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 5TA 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. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1