SG8 7FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7FG

SG8 7FG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7FG 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 7FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7FG, encompassing approximately 3291 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG8 7FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 5
  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SG8 7FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour86.08-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.430.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.56-58.33%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.65-50.00%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.47900.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.0460.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-80.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 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 behaviour99.72125.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.73-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.520.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime41.22300.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-60.00%
Shoplifting21.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.6042.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.04-14.29%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1375.00%
Shoplifting32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68250.00%
Bicycle theft52.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-66.67%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.0820.00%
Bicycle theft33.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.29-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences33.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 7FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Saddlers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jepps Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lower King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1