BROUGHTON HILL, SG6 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1QB

BROUGHTON HILL, SG6 1QB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1QB, encompassing approximately 3260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SG6 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Davison Court with total crimes: 3
  • Birds Hill with total crimes: 3

BROUGHTON HILL, SG6 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6850.00%
Public order31.84-40.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.97-25.00%
Public order53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.20-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour54.91-66.67%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.7246.15%
Anti-social behaviour155.8315.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.6066.67%
Other crime31.530.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.65116.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.99-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7571.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-75.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences77.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.68-61.54%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences139.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.990.00%
Drugs32.450.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202415
May 202413
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202416
June 202419
May 202413
April 202415
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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