SG6 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1NU

SG6 1NU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.32 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1NU, encompassing approximately 776 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

SG6 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.32200.00%
Shoplifting33.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%
Other theft22.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Public order12.580.00%

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
Shoplifting315.46-25.00%
Other theft33.8650.00%
Vehicle crime23.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.58-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-83.33%
Public order11.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In July 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 offences623.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.7333.33%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Other theft25.15-33.33%
Public order12.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

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
Shoplifting419.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.86-57.14%
Other theft33.86200.00%
Public order23.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.04600.00%
Shoplifting49.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other theft11.29-66.67%

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
Shoplifting421.9033.33%
Other theft35.15200.00%
Public order23.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Burglary12.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting312.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.86-50.00%
Burglary22.58100.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.170.00%
Shoplifting35.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.860.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

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
Shoplifting619.3250.00%
Vehicle crime47.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.15100.00%
Other theft15.150.00%

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
Shoplifting416.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime25.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58-75.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.92100.00%
Other theft710.31600.00%
Shoplifting59.020.00%
Other crime26.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.580.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

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 offences47.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.150.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashfield Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pascal Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1