SG8 5WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 5WA

SG8 5WA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This SG8 5WA 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 5WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 5WA, encompassing approximately 3963 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 5WA area, explore the SG8 5WA 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 (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SG8 5WA 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

SG8 5WA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.53-38.46%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.0644.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.280.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 behaviour95.05-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences82.27-55.56%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.37111.11%
Violence and sexual offences184.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5466.67%
Public order31.260.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 behaviour96.56125.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 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 offences83.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-54.55%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.5683.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.78200.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.510.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 behaviour96.3180.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.27-44.44%
Public order31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences95.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202419
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 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 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 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 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 5WA 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. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1