SG8 7JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7JF

SG8 7JF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.20 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7JF 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 7JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7JF, encompassing approximately 2815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 7JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Melbourn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Green Street with total crimes: 1

SG8 7JF 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 behaviour43.2033.33%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7866.67%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.1325.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.78-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-60.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.91400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78400.00%
Burglary11.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Haywoods Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Harvester Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hawthorn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1