THE FINCHES, SG4 9PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9PB

THE FINCHES, SG4 9PB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9PB 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 9PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9PB, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG4 9PB area, explore the SG4 9PB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG4 9PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walsworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Burton Gardens with total crimes: 2

THE FINCHES, SG4 9PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.39-50.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.76200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-83.33%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.420.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.44-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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.

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June 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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June 20241
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March 20245
January 20245
December 20231
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October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20244
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December 20231
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October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
March 20241
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November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

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June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Highbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sorrel Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Aspens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1