BLACKHORSE LANE, SG4 9EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9EN

BLACKHORSE LANE, SG4 9EN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9EN 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 9EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9EN, encompassing approximately 2666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SG4 9EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Sunnyside Road with total crimes: 3
  • Butcher'S Lane with total crimes: 1

BLACKHORSE LANE, SG4 9EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.7575.00%
Other theft57.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting128.62-55.56%
Other theft44.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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
Shoplifting2714.25107.69%
Other theft610.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.8750.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

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 behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.37-83.33%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%

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 theft65.2520.00%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.5066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
November 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft3
  • 2. Sunnyside Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Butcher'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Traherne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stevenage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Matthew Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alpine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1