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

Overview of Crime in SG4 0NG

PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This SG4 0NG 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 0NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 0NG, encompassing approximately 1849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 0NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Way with total crimes: 6
  • Benchley Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Sanfoine Close with total crimes: 2

PURWELL LANE, SG4 0NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences33.24-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4133.33%
Robbery14.330.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences65.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49133.33%
Other crime13.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.7850.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.78100.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

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 offences23.24-33.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences42.700.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
January 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaucer Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Benchley Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sanfoine Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Purwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kipling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1