SG6 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1QU

SG6 1QU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1QU, encompassing approximately 3493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG6 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Davison Court with total crimes: 3

SG6 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.30-10.00%
Public order42.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.72-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-20.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8713.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.87-44.44%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.307.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.29-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5833.33%
Other crime31.140.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.01-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.1622.22%
Violence and sexual offences103.1566.67%
Other theft32.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-33.33%
Other theft21.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.58100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.58266.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.15200.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-81.25%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences167.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.580.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202417
June 202415
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 202316

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
January 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Davison Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rushby Mead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bayworth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allison
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Broughton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pix Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bidwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A505
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rushby Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Pixmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bowyer Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1