SG6 1WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1WL

SG6 1WL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.95 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1WL 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 1WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1WL, encompassing approximately 1088 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG6 1WL Crime Hotspots

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

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

SG6 1WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.950.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-50.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-60.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.35400.00%
Shoplifting34.59-25.00%
Other theft22.76-33.33%
Public order11.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.780.00%
Shoplifting43.68-20.00%
Other theft33.6850.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.59300.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Other theft21.84-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.78150.00%
Other theft34.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Burglary11.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.6833.33%
Burglary23.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.84-33.33%
Other theft11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.76200.00%
Shoplifting32.76-50.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.7850.00%
Vehicle crime35.510.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft819.30700.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.35300.00%
Shoplifting43.680.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences518.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Shoplifting22.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Such Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowyer Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Amor Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pascal Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1