MELBOURN STREET, SG8 7BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7BP

MELBOURN STREET, SG8 7BP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG8 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG8 7BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7BP, encompassing approximately 3079 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SG8 7BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Austin Corner with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • George Lane with total crimes: 4

MELBOURN STREET, SG8 7BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.69366.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.5516.67%
Shoplifting42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In July 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 offences65.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-57.14%
Public order30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft10.97-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-88.89%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.39800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9216.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-22.22%
Bicycle theft32.2750.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences98.7728.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.920.00%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.2016.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-20.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour65.20-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.950.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.27150.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-71.43%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.79-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences72.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2733.33%
Drugs21.300.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In October 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 behaviour138.7718.18%
Violence and sexual offences54.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.470.00%
Shoplifting53.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG8 7BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Austin Corner
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. George Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Princes Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norman'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fish Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Melbourn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. High Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. King James Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Briary Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Day'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Prince Andrew'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Priory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Jepps Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Upper King Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1