SG6 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1QA

SG6 1QA, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1QA, encompassing approximately 3161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG6 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

SG6 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.448.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.11100.00%
Public order62.5350.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8033.33%
Public order41.27300.00%
Robbery21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.86-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour35.06-76.92%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.9218.75%
Anti-social behaviour136.018.33%
Other crime34.110.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.06-7.69%
Other theft33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.0785.71%
Violence and sexual offences124.1150.00%
Other theft33.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.33-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.5316.67%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0183.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.4850.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3380.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85-54.55%
Other theft31.580.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.3383.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.48-64.29%
Robbery11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.430.00%
Drugs31.900.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202416
June 202419
May 202416
April 202412
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 202413
May 202412
April 202413
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
January 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushby Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Davison Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rushby Mead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillshott
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Broughton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pix Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bidwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A505
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bowyer Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Amor Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1