LAYSTON PARK, SG8 9DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG8 9DY

LAYSTON PARK, SG8 9DY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This SG8 9DY 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 9DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG8 9DY, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG8 9DY area, explore the SG8 9DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG8 9DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 5
  • Fish Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Royse Grove with total crimes: 1

LAYSTON PARK, SG8 9DY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-62.50%
Drugs21.250.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.330.00%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 offences45.82-55.56%
Public order31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-66.67%
Other theft10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.23125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.66100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-60.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0825.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-60.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Other theft20.830.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66300.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-85.71%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.91-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20244
January 20248

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 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 9DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Royse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stake Piece Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kingston Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Priory Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Jepps Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1