SG6 1WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1WG

SG6 1WG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.85 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1WG 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 1WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1WG, encompassing approximately 437 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG6 1WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Letchworth Road with total crimes: 2

SG6 1WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting422.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.14100.00%
Other theft24.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences331.9950.00%
Shoplifting36.86-40.00%
Other theft36.8650.00%
Vehicle crime26.860.00%
Burglary14.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.29-50.00%
Robbery12.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.570.00%
Other theft24.57-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting425.14-20.00%
Other theft39.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.7125.00%
Other theft111.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting431.9933.33%
Other theft39.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.570.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%
Drugs12.290.00%
Public order12.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting320.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.00-50.00%
Burglary16.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%
Other theft12.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.1420.00%
Vehicle crime213.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.570.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting529.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.43100.00%
Drugs14.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.29-50.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting534.280.00%
Other theft511.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.570.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1