SG6 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1UW

SG6 1UW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1UW 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 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1UW, encompassing approximately 1649 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG6 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Such Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

SG6 1UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Burglary12.42-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In August 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 offences59.09-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-40.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-80.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.58116.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03150.00%
Public order33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.09166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Public order11.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.0950.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.52166.67%
Vehicle crime44.850.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.270.00%
Other theft33.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 202312

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Such Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ashfield Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pascal Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cromwell Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pyms Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kristiansand Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1