MELBOURN ROAD, SG8 7DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7DF

MELBOURN ROAD, SG8 7DF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7DF 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 7DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7DF, encompassing approximately 3161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG8 7DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Melbourn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Green Street with total crimes: 1

MELBOURN ROAD, SG8 7DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour43.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.5971.43%
Public order43.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-55.56%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.85-50.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In June 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 behaviour148.54133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.4340.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour64.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-16.67%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-60.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.5850.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8050.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.16250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.48-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.21-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 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 7DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stuart Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Haywoods Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Titchmarsh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Royston
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Queensway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Harvester Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1