LANKESTER ROAD, SG8 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 9DG

LANKESTER ROAD, SG8 9DG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This SG8 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 9DG, encompassing approximately 1908 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 5
  • Stake Piece Road with total crimes: 1
  • Coronation Avenue with total crimes: 1

LANKESTER ROAD, SG8 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences66.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-71.43%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.00600.00%
Shoplifting43.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.34-20.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.380.00%
Bicycle theft32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour58.3825.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6225.00%
Burglary12.620.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.34-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.10100.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.34250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-33.33%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 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 offences34.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-40.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.620.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG8 9DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stake Piece Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Jepps Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lower King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1