HOWARD DRIVE, SG6 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2BU

HOWARD DRIVE, SG6 2BU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2BU, encompassing approximately 2183 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 2BU area, explore the SG6 2BU 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 (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Fleetwood with total crimes: 2
  • Kestrel Walk with total crimes: 1

HOWARD DRIVE, SG6 2BU 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.95400.00%
Shoplifting52.29150.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.04-42.86%
Shoplifting21.83-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.91600.00%
Shoplifting63.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75400.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-20.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-80.00%

In March 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 offences56.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0433.33%
Drugs21.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-80.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.79400.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7075.00%
Shoplifting63.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.580.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fleetwood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kestrel Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Thristers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howards Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1