RUSHBY MEAD, SG6 1RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1RZ

RUSHBY MEAD, SG6 1RZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.62 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1RZ 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 1RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1RZ, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

SG6 1RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Arena Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Rushby Walk with total crimes: 6

RUSHBY MEAD, SG6 1RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3831.625.56%
Anti-social behaviour1613.06220.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.50-40.74%
Public order105.5011.11%
Other theft43.440.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3631.6271.43%
Violence and sexual offences2712.378.00%
Public order99.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-72.22%
Other theft41.72-50.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Bicycle theft31.0350.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.5625.00%
Shoplifting218.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.220.00%
Other theft86.19100.00%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.87-5.26%
Shoplifting96.1912.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.0920.00%
Other theft42.06-63.64%
Other crime41.370.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Theft from the person11.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour196.8772.73%
Other theft116.5322.22%
Shoplifting83.7814.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.7525.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Robbery31.37200.00%
Theft from the person31.03200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2538.46%
Anti-social behaviour116.1910.00%
Other theft93.7850.00%
Shoplifting73.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Robbery11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 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 offences1316.508.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.47-28.57%
Shoplifting73.44133.33%
Other theft62.4120.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.81-14.29%
Other theft54.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-40.00%
Shoplifting31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.0350.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.167.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.75-16.67%
Public order41.72100.00%
Shoplifting41.37-20.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.7230.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.47200.00%
Shoplifting52.06-54.55%
Other theft41.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-85.71%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.5916.67%
Shoplifting117.2257.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-28.57%
Public order33.440.00%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1820.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.190.00%
Shoplifting74.810.00%
Other theft52.410.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202418
June 202418
May 202419
April 202411
March 202410
February 202414
January 20248
December 20233
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202425
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202413
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 202421
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 2. Arena Parade
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rushby Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Station Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Eastcheap
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gernon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Leys Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Davison Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Birds Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Ridge Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Letchworth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Rushby Mead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hillshott
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rowland Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Broughton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pix Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bidwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rushby Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pixmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1