SG9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9

SG9, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SG9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SG9, encompassing approximately 12374 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-34.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

SG9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel End with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

SG9 Crime Map

Postcodes in SG9

The postcode district are associated with the SG9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SG9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.74-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour131.86-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson111.0522.22%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Other crime20.24-50.00%
Public order20.16-50.00%
Other theft20.160.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.6329.63%
Anti-social behaviour172.8313.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.37200.00%
Shoplifting50.73-58.33%
Burglary40.40300.00%
Other crime40.32-20.00%
Public order40.320.00%
Other theft20.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.2242.11%
Anti-social behaviour152.18-31.82%
Shoplifting121.21300.00%
Other theft100.97400.00%
Other crime50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.240.00%
Burglary10.24-87.50%
Robbery10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour225.5029.41%
Violence and sexual offences191.78-26.92%
Burglary81.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6520.00%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Vehicle crime30.32-50.00%
Shoplifting30.24-80.00%
Other theft20.24-60.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.95136.36%
Anti-social behaviour172.1041.67%
Shoplifting151.37275.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Burglary50.4025.00%
Other theft50.400.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Public order10.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.2871.43%
Violence and sexual offences110.97-15.38%
Vehicle crime80.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65150.00%
Other theft50.40400.00%
Burglary40.40100.00%
Shoplifting40.3233.33%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.15-45.83%
Vehicle crime81.05-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.6516.67%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-77.78%
Drugs20.16100.00%
Burglary20.16-60.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Public order10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.01-27.27%
Vehicle crime91.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.73125.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.73-33.33%
Burglary50.4866.67%
Other theft40.40300.00%
Other crime40.32300.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.9343.48%
Anti-social behaviour92.67-55.00%
Shoplifting70.73-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-20.00%
Burglary30.32200.00%
Vehicle crime30.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.08-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.8715.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.8642.86%
Shoplifting161.62300.00%
Other theft91.29125.00%
Public order90.73125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.6653.85%
Anti-social behaviour141.62-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson101.13900.00%
Vehicle crime50.81400.00%
Burglary40.40-20.00%
Other theft40.32-33.33%
Public order40.320.00%
Shoplifting40.3233.33%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour264.4413.04%
Violence and sexual offences132.10-38.10%
Other theft61.0550.00%
Burglary50.48-16.67%
Shoplifting30.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-90.91%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.700.00%
Vehicle crime80.890.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Shoplifting60.480.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202435
May 202427
April 202419
March 202426
February 202411
January 202413
December 202324
November 202333
October 202323
September 202320
August 202313
July 202321

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 202415
April 202422
March 202417
February 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202320
September 202314
August 202326
July 202323

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310
August 20231
July 202311

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20239
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 202316
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Chapel End
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peasecroft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak End
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Riverside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. B1038
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hare Street Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Forge End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Longmead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bowling Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Garden Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dellow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Crouch Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Keen Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Moatside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Norris Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ermine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Baker Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ansell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Warren Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Cranville Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Downhall Ley
    Total1
    Theft from the person1