LARKIN PLACE, SG8 5UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5UR

LARKIN PLACE, SG8 5UR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5UR 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 5UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5UR, encompassing approximately 3348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5UR area, explore the SG8 5UR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG8 5UR area, visit the SG8 5UR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 5UR 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

LARKIN PLACE, SG8 5UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.58-36.36%
Other theft22.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.5722.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-75.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.67-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences82.69-55.56%
Public order22.39-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.3877.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.57125.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 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 offences63.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In March 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 offences74.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.99133.33%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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 behaviour53.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour54.48-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.9733.33%
Public order32.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-53.85%
Public order31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.880.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 5UR 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. Tennyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coombelands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Blake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Yeats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jeffrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1