WHITETHORN LANE, SG6 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2DJ

WHITETHORN LANE, SG6 2DJ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2DJ, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 2DJ area, explore the SG6 2DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SG6 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Howard Gate with total crimes: 2

WHITETHORN LANE, SG6 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 crime79.67600.00%
Shoplifting62.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42150.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 offences43.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.22-33.33%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.25500.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.46200.00%
Shoplifting63.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-40.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83150.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
November 20236
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 3. Howard Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newlands
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Whitethorn Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fleetwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1