SG6 1WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 1WU

SG6 1WU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.20 per 1,000 population. This SG6 1WU 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 1WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 1WU, encompassing approximately 310 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 1WU area, explore the SG6 1WU 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG6 1WU 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 1WU 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
Shoplifting432.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour212.880.00%
Other theft26.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting338.64-40.00%
Other theft39.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.66100.00%
Vehicle crime26.440.00%
Burglary16.440.00%
Robbery13.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting528.9825.00%
Other theft216.10-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences16.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting435.42-20.00%
Other theft312.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.440.00%

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
Shoplifting519.3225.00%
Other theft116.10-66.67%

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
Shoplifting445.0833.33%
Other theft312.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.440.00%
Other crime13.220.00%
Possession of weapons13.220.00%
Drugs13.220.00%
Public order13.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting322.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.220.00%
Vehicle crime13.220.00%
Burglary13.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting322.54-50.00%
Burglary19.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.220.00%
Other theft13.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting632.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.320.00%
Other theft13.220.00%
Vehicle crime13.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting538.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.10100.00%
Drugs16.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Robbery13.220.00%
Public order13.220.00%
Burglary13.220.00%

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
Shoplifting545.080.00%
Other theft516.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.100.00%
Burglary13.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Other crime13.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
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 2 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
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 1WU 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