VICTORIA CRESCENT, SG8 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7AX

VICTORIA CRESCENT, SG8 7AX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7AX 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 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7AX, encompassing approximately 3571 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 7AX area, explore the SG8 7AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG8 7AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardy Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA CRESCENT, SG8 7AX 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.48-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences31.9650.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.6877.78%
Public order44.48100.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-84.62%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5618.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.64-40.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.64114.29%
Violence and sexual offences114.2083.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.08600.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour77.0075.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.960.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences65.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-50.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.60-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences52.2425.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-33.33%
Burglary31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60200.00%
Bicycle theft51.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-76.92%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.60-7.14%
Bicycle theft33.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.8055.56%
Criminal damage and arson83.92700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-60.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-30.77%
Public order12.52-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.640.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20249
June 202415
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 202313
November 202314
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202413
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 7AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hardy Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Stuart Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Haywoods Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Weston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Major Haddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pightle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Queensway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1