SG4 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9EZ

SG4 9EZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.62 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9EZ, encompassing approximately 1804 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 9EZ area, explore the SG4 9EZ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG4 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Park Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Waltham Road with total crimes: 1

SG4 9EZ 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
Shoplifting2116.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.640.00%
Other theft32.22-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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
Shoplifting1212.74-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour46.650.00%
Other theft42.22-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%

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
Shoplifting2722.16107.69%
Other theft614.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.200.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.88-40.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences58.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 theft32.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 theft57.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft610.5320.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3233.33%
Shoplifting42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 theft57.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour35.5450.00%
Other theft31.66-25.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.760.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 9EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft3
  • 2. Park Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waltham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Butcher'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Traherne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stevenage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1