OWEN DRIVE, SG8 5US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5US

OWEN DRIVE, SG8 5US, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.42 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5US 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 5US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5US, encompassing approximately 2924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 5US 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
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 1

OWEN DRIVE, SG8 5US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.420.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%

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 behaviour55.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-75.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences85.13-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour42.74-33.33%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.65112.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05150.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

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 offences75.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.39100.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 behaviour86.5060.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.080.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202417
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5US postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Donne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardy Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Tennyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1