SG4 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9UL

SG4 9UL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9UL, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SG4 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walsworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3

SG4 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Other theft20.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8233.33%
Other theft53.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-66.67%
Public order21.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.6020.00%
Other theft52.30-28.57%
Public order41.920.00%
Other crime41.53300.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.53-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.6560.00%
Other theft73.07133.33%
Shoplifting72.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.68-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.45-16.67%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7314.29%
Public order73.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-25.00%
Other theft22.30-66.67%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.070.00%
Other theft62.68500.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.92-60.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.28150.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.53-63.64%
Bicycle theft41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.90175.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.520.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walsworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1