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

Overview of Crime in SG4 0NF

PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NF, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This SG4 0NF 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 0NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 0NF, encompassing approximately 2706 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG4 0NF 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 0NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1325.00%
Vehicle crime83.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96300.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8033.33%
Burglary22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 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 offences63.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17125.00%
Other crime13.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences42.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43150.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.59-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.960.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 0NF 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. Sanfoine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Desborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mountjoy
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Purwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kipling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1