PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 0NE

PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This SG4 0NE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG4 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG4 0NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 0NE, encompassing approximately 2947 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 0NE area, explore the SG4 0NE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 0NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Way with total crimes: 6
  • Gibson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Benchley Hill with total crimes: 4

PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4622.22%
Vehicle crime63.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7528.57%
Public order23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7316.67%
Burglary12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 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 offences64.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.77125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05200.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39100.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour54.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 0NE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chaucer Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gibson Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 3. Benchley Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sanfoine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Desborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mountjoy
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Purwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1