RANSOM CLOSE, SG4 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9AX

RANSOM CLOSE, SG4 9AX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9AX, encompassing approximately 1690 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Butcher'S Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Traherne Close with total crimes: 1

RANSOM CLOSE, SG4 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.4233.33%
Other theft42.370.00%
Vehicle crime12.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.42-55.56%
Other theft47.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.47107.69%
Other theft615.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.77-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.240.00%
Other theft37.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.550.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-83.33%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.1020.00%
Shoplifting43.550.00%
Drugs12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202427
June 202413
April 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft3
  • 2. Butcher'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Traherne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stevenage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Matthew Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brick Kiln Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1