MORTON STREET, SG8 7AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7AZ

MORTON STREET, SG8 7AZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7AZ 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 7AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7AZ, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG8 7AZ 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
  • Melbourn Road with total crimes: 1

MORTON STREET, SG8 7AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.57-53.85%
Public order21.65-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.6862.50%
Public order43.57100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-85.71%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.84-50.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6550.00%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 offences85.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-55.56%
Public order41.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour95.76-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.470.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.86150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-16.67%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

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 offences66.31200.00%
Bicycle theft51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-55.56%
Public order31.100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.39-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.12700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.20-33.33%
Public order31.6550.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences95.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7AZ postcode area is presented below.

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