SG6 1RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1RX

SG6 1RX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.02 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1RX 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 1RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1RX, encompassing approximately 2923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 1RX area, explore the SG6 1RX 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 (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 1RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Eastcheap with total crimes: 5
  • Gernon Road with total crimes: 5

SG6 1RX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.02-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour104.45400.00%
Public order53.420.00%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Shoplifting41.37-50.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.02-10.00%
Shoplifting86.16-20.00%
Public order52.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-77.78%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.4425.00%
Shoplifting106.84233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.42-30.77%
Other theft33.0850.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.396.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.45-25.00%
Shoplifting31.03-62.50%
Other crime31.030.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.1344.44%
Shoplifting84.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74100.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.959.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.10125.00%
Shoplifting43.08-33.33%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2910.00%
Shoplifting63.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2642.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.42-14.29%
Bicycle theft32.050.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.58133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39400.00%
Shoplifting21.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences76.84-12.50%
Shoplifting42.39-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-76.92%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.2930.00%
Shoplifting94.4580.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.080.00%
Burglary22.74100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.420.00%
Shoplifting52.740.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20249
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 202313
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202420
June 202416
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 10 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 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushby Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Eastcheap
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gernon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Leys Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Davison Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rushby Mead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillshott
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rowland Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Broughton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pix Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bidwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pixmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1