STATION APPROACH, SG4 9UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG4 9UW

STATION APPROACH, SG4 9UW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This SG4 9UW 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 9UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG4 9UW, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG4 9UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3

STATION APPROACH, SG4 9UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.86800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-50.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.5260.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61100.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour55.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-81.25%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.15128.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.23-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.2925.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.84350.00%
Other theft52.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63100.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-60.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.63300.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.23233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.2750.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.570.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.550.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20243
May 202416
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

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. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 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
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibson Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burton Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sorrel Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Benslow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1