MERRICK CLOSE, SG1 6GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 6GH

MERRICK CLOSE, SG1 6GH, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population. This SG1 6GH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG1 postcode area, which has experienced 573 crimes and a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG1 6GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 6GH, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 6GH area, explore the SG1 6GH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG1 6GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheviot Way with total crimes: 4
  • Mendip Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

MERRICK CLOSE, SG1 6GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-70.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.42150.00%
Public order23.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In July 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 behaviour43.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.36-42.86%
Drugs11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4033.33%
Other theft31.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 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 offences33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.360.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.74266.67%

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 offences33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.700.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 202311
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG1 6GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cheviot Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mendip Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1