SOUTH HILL CLOSE, SG4 9HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9HR

SOUTH HILL CLOSE, SG4 9HR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG4 postcode area, which has experienced 145 crimes and a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG4 9HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9HR, encompassing approximately 3465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG4 9HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 33
  • Whitehill Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Aspens with total crimes: 2

SOUTH HILL CLOSE, SG4 9HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.27107.69%
Violence and sexual offences77.7916.67%
Other theft62.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Public order21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.6050.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.31300.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%

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 theft64.6220.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 theft55.4866.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202413
April 20242
December 20234
October 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
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total33
    Shoplifting27
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Whitehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. The Aspens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hollow Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Traherne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Waltham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Beeches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitehills Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1