SG8 7JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 7JH

SG8 7JH, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population. This SG8 7JH 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 7JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 7JH, encompassing approximately 2333 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 7JH 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
  • Haywoods Lane with total crimes: 1

SG8 7JH 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 Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.86-20.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 theft55.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1425.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%

In June 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 offences44.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5733.33%
Robbery21.710.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 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 offences43.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71200.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

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 offences43.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 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 offences54.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 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 offences53.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.57500.00%
Burglary12.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Haywoods Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harvester Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hawthorn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. A505
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1