SG6 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1BS

SG6 1BS, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1BS 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 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1BS, encompassing approximately 1744 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Birds Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Ridge Road with total crimes: 3

SG6 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.88-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1633.33%
Robbery22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1012.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7350.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences48.0333.33%
Other theft42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-25.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In April 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 behaviour45.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-40.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.16100.00%
Other theft23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.470.00%
Other theft44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 1BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daisy Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1