OAKFIELD BUSINESS CORNER, SG6 1FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1FB

OAKFIELD BUSINESS CORNER, SG6 1FB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.26 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 1FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1FB, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG6 1FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hampden Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 2

OAKFIELD BUSINESS CORNER, SG6 1FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.53400.00%
Shoplifting35.33-25.00%
Other theft23.20-33.33%
Public order12.130.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.79-20.00%
Other theft34.2650.00%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.33300.00%
Vehicle crime24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.93150.00%
Other theft35.33200.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Burglary12.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.2633.33%
Burglary24.26100.00%
Shoplifting22.13-33.33%
Other theft12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour314.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.20200.00%
Shoplifting33.20-50.00%
Drugs23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.8650.00%
Vehicle crime36.400.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.200.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft822.39700.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.53300.00%
Shoplifting44.260.00%
Vehicle crime24.260.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Other theft11.07-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences415.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Other theft33.200.00%
Shoplifting23.20-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Other crime12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting723.46600.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.46100.00%
Other theft34.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2050.00%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hampden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Lowe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tabbs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saunders Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oakfields Business Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fifth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1