PAYNES CLOSE, SG6 1AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1AT

PAYNES CLOSE, SG6 1AT, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 283 crimes and a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 1AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1AT, encompassing approximately 2303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 1AT area, explore the SG6 1AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelican Way with total crimes: 3
  • Maycroft with total crimes: 3
  • Principal Court with total crimes: 2

PAYNES CLOSE, SG6 1AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.78-25.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.78-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-40.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.34-16.67%
Burglary12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6020.00%
Shoplifting42.600.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 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 offences55.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour44.34-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.74200.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1257.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences77.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 1AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Maycroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Principal Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Whitehicks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sparhawke
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gaunts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1