SG6 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1BL

SG6 1BL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.54 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1BL, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 1BL area, explore the SG6 1BL 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 (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Leys Avenue with total crimes: 4

SG6 1BL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.54-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0340.00%
Other theft33.910.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Public order21.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.3953.85%
Shoplifting711.1875.00%
Public order63.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.35-66.67%
Robbery32.800.00%
Other theft31.68-62.50%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1527.9587.50%
Violence and sexual offences138.3985.71%
Other theft87.27700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.47100.00%
Shoplifting42.24300.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In June 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 behaviour811.74-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.91100.00%
Other theft11.12-75.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.8911.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.590.00%
Other theft45.03300.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.54350.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.030.00%
Public order35.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.68100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3080.00%
Vehicle crime35.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-71.43%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Drugs11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.910.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-60.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.5025.00%
Other theft42.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-77.78%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.7412.50%
Violence and sexual offences45.03-20.00%
Shoplifting32.24-25.00%
Theft from the person21.680.00%
Other theft11.12-83.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.010.00%
Other theft64.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.350.00%
Public order42.800.00%
Shoplifting42.240.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushby Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leys Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Letchworth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillshott
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1