SG6 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1LJ

SG6 1LJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 296 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1LJ, encompassing approximately 2470 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Dunkerley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Ridge Road with total crimes: 2

SG6 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.07-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2927.27%
Burglary15.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.74-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.4528.57%
Other crime33.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5555.56%
Anti-social behaviour75.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 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 offences97.6980.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 offences56.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In October 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 offences107.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.05-40.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202414
June 202411
May 202414
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 8 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rushby Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dunkerley Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ridge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Furmston Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Pix Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pearsall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jackman'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bennett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1