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

Overview of Crime in SG6 2BW

HOWARD DRIVE, SG6 2BW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2BW, encompassing approximately 2971 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 2BW area, explore the SG6 2BW 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fleetwood with total crimes: 2
  • Howards Wood with total crimes: 1

HOWARD DRIVE, SG6 2BW 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 offences54.3725.00%
Shoplifting51.68150.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.06-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-57.14%
Shoplifting21.01-66.67%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.43700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69600.00%
Shoplifting62.36500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-44.44%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.71200.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.7033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

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 offences54.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.69-40.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences57.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.09150.00%
Shoplifting63.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0233.33%
Drugs31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.710.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
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
April 20241
March 20242
November 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 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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 2 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fleetwood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Howards Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Goldon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bayworth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1