WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9LW

WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9LW, encompassing approximately 3444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 9LW area, explore the SG4 9LW 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: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 9LW 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
  • Sorrel Garth with total crimes: 1

WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LW 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.5875.00%
Other theft46.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.97-55.56%
Other theft63.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2712.78107.69%
Violence and sexual offences67.8420.00%
Other theft61.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Other theft41.1633.33%
Public order21.160.00%
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 offences32.6150.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
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 offences22.030.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 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 behaviour32.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Other theft10.58-80.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.160.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

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 theft64.3620.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In November 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 theft54.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

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 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 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
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG4 9LW 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. Sorrel Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Aspens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waltham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Traherne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stevenage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alpine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1