POPLAR DRIVE, SG8 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7ER

POPLAR DRIVE, SG8 7ER, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7ER 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 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7ER, encompassing approximately 2856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 7ER area, explore the SG8 7ER 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 (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 7ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

POPLAR DRIVE, SG8 7ER 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.55-14.29%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-88.89%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 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 offences97.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.15600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.55350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.50300.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.75-60.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences52.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.80-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 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 behaviour66.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.100.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dacre Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harvester Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hawthorn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Martingale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newmarket Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Priory Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tall Trees
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1