SG6 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1LW

SG6 1LW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.76 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1LW, encompassing approximately 551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 1LW area, explore the SG6 1LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG6 1LW area, visit the SG6 1LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

SG6 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Letchworth Road with total crimes: 2

SG6 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting321.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Other theft23.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting321.76-25.00%
Other theft35.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Public order13.630.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.250.00%
Other theft25.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting427.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.44-50.00%
Other theft35.44200.00%
Public order25.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.57500.00%
Shoplifting410.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Other theft11.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting429.0133.33%
Other theft37.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.440.00%
Burglary13.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.320.00%
Burglary25.44100.00%
Other theft13.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting314.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Burglary13.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.3950.00%
Vehicle crime410.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.630.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting423.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime27.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.63-71.43%
Drugs13.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Robbery11.810.00%
Other crime11.81-50.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences738.0875.00%
Other theft612.69500.00%
Shoplifting510.880.00%
Other crime29.070.00%
Burglary13.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.250.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashfield Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1