HARRISON CLOSE, SG4 9SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9SL

HARRISON CLOSE, SG4 9SL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9SL 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 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9SL, encompassing approximately 2486 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SG4 9SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hermitage Road with total crimes: 7
  • Walsworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fells Close with total crimes: 4

HARRISON CLOSE, SG4 9SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.708.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-30.77%
Shoplifting73.6216.67%
Vehicle crime32.82200.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Public order20.80-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.70-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.230.00%
Public order64.830.00%
Shoplifting62.41-40.00%
Other theft32.41-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2027.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.040.00%
Other theft104.83900.00%
Shoplifting104.02100.00%
Public order64.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.83-20.00%
Shoplifting53.22-28.57%
Burglary42.010.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour105.2342.86%
Shoplifting74.0240.00%
Public order42.82100.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.66-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.8240.00%
Shoplifting52.820.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.8366.67%
Shoplifting52.01150.00%
Drugs42.01300.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6233.33%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-66.67%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.62200.00%
Shoplifting53.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0612.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-50.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-50.00%
Shoplifting52.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.88-7.69%
Shoplifting74.83600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.230.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202420
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 202321

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hermitage Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 2. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Fells Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A505
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Highbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Forge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Verulam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Garrison
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bancroft
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. William Ransom Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Portmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1