SG6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6

SG6, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 283 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SG6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SG6, encompassing approximately 34313 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (16.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)

SG6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Arena Parade with total crimes: 9

SG6 Crime Map

Postcodes in SG6

The postcode district are associated with the SG6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SG6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.25-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour572.3616.33%
Shoplifting531.6629.27%
Public order231.549.52%
Criminal damage and arson160.67-30.43%
Other theft150.47-6.25%
Vehicle crime110.440.00%
Burglary100.3225.00%
Other crime70.29250.00%
Drugs40.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-50.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.63-11.02%
Anti-social behaviour493.06-30.99%
Shoplifting411.4317.14%
Criminal damage and arson231.194.55%
Public order210.675.00%
Other theft160.61-23.81%
Vehicle crime110.47-8.33%
Burglary80.32-42.86%
Robbery60.2350.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Drugs40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft40.1233.33%
Theft from the person20.12-50.00%
Other crime20.06100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1189.5314.56%
Anti-social behaviour713.4429.09%
Shoplifting352.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson221.0283.33%
Other theft210.6431.25%
Public order200.6153.85%
Burglary140.5840.00%
Vehicle crime120.41140.00%
Robbery40.35100.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Drugs20.09-71.43%
Other crime10.06-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.320.98%
Anti-social behaviour553.00-29.49%
Other theft161.60-27.27%
Shoplifting150.47-6.25%
Public order130.4430.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.38-42.86%
Burglary100.35-23.08%
Other crime80.29166.67%
Drugs70.2375.00%
Vehicle crime50.20-58.33%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%
Robbery20.06-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.4227.50%
Anti-social behaviour782.9736.84%
Other theft222.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.6423.53%
Shoplifting160.61-20.00%
Burglary130.47160.00%
Vehicle crime120.3871.43%
Public order100.35-9.09%
Drugs40.29100.00%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Theft from the person30.09200.00%
Other crime30.09200.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences806.70-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour572.3323.91%
Other theft221.6657.14%
Shoplifting200.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson170.58-15.00%
Public order110.5057.14%
Vehicle crime70.32-58.82%
Burglary50.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.15200.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Drugs20.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.03-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.643.61%
Anti-social behaviour462.51-6.12%
Criminal damage and arson201.3411.11%
Vehicle crime170.58240.00%
Burglary150.5036.36%
Other theft140.447.69%
Shoplifting120.4150.00%
Public order70.350.00%
Other crime40.2033.33%
Drugs30.12-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.03-75.00%
Robbery10.03-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.2723.88%
Anti-social behaviour492.4222.50%
Criminal damage and arson181.43-30.77%
Other theft130.528.33%
Burglary110.3837.50%
Shoplifting80.32-33.33%
Public order70.23-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.20-66.67%
Drugs50.150.00%
Theft from the person40.150.00%
Robbery40.12100.00%
Other crime30.12-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.92-19.28%
Anti-social behaviour401.9517.65%
Criminal damage and arson261.1723.81%
Vehicle crime150.76-28.57%
Other theft120.449.09%
Shoplifting120.359.09%
Public order90.350.00%
Burglary80.26-38.46%
Drugs50.2325.00%
Other crime50.15150.00%
Robbery20.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.271.22%
Anti-social behaviour342.42-45.16%
Vehicle crime210.9961.54%
Criminal damage and arson210.615.00%
Burglary130.610.00%
Other theft110.38-38.89%
Shoplifting110.32-57.69%
Public order90.3250.00%
Drugs40.26-33.33%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Other crime20.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.55-5.75%
Anti-social behaviour622.39-15.07%
Shoplifting261.8173.33%
Criminal damage and arson200.765.26%
Other theft180.5812.50%
Vehicle crime130.5285.71%
Burglary130.3830.00%
Other crime80.38166.67%
Drugs60.23-25.00%
Public order60.17-40.00%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences877.372.35%
Anti-social behaviour732.542.82%
Criminal damage and arson192.13-45.71%
Other theft160.55-5.88%
Shoplifting150.47-6.25%
Burglary100.4411.11%
Public order100.2911.11%
Drugs80.29166.67%
Vehicle crime70.23-22.22%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson352.070.00%
Other theft171.020.00%
Shoplifting160.500.00%
Vehicle crime90.470.00%
Burglary90.260.00%
Public order90.260.00%
Bicycle theft60.260.00%
Other crime40.170.00%
Drugs30.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202421
June 202416
May 202422
April 202422
March 202414
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 742 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202449
July 202471
June 202455
May 202478
April 202457
March 202446
February 202449
January 202440
December 202334
November 202362
October 202373
September 202371

A total of 1162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 2024105
July 2024118
June 2024103
May 2024102
April 202480
March 202486
February 202483
January 202467
December 202383
November 202382
October 202387
September 202385

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 20245
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202420
June 202413
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202422
June 202412
May 202421
April 202417
March 202420
February 202418
January 202426
December 202321
November 202320
October 202319
September 202335

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 20245
May 202412
April 20247
March 202417
February 20245
January 202415
December 202321
November 202313
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202441
July 202435
June 202415
May 202416
April 202420
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202326
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total50
    Shoplifting33
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Arena Parade
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rushby Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Station Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eastcheap
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gernon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 10. Jay Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marmet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leys Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Baldock Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Jarden
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Bursland
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Monklands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Monks Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highover Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Martin Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greenway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Swanstand
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B656
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Davison Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 27. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Such Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ashfield Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Church Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1