LONDON ROAD, SG4 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9EX

LONDON ROAD, SG4 9EX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9EX, encompassing approximately 2295 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 9EX area, explore the SG4 9EX Area information page.
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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 (0.00% decrease)

SG4 9EX 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
  • Park Gate with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, SG4 9EX 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
Shoplifting2115.2475.00%
Other theft59.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.45-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Other theft41.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

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
Shoplifting2717.42107.69%
Other theft611.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.61-28.57%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Public order20.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Other theft31.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.31-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.840.00%
Other theft62.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-75.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft69.1520.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6125.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
December 20235
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 9EX 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. Park Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waltham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Butcher'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Traherne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stevenage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Matthew Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1