SG6 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2HN

SG6 2HN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.22 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2HN, encompassing approximately 686 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG6 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • B656 with total crimes: 3

SG6 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order526.220.00%
Shoplifting57.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.28100.00%
Vehicle crime25.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.9350.00%
Shoplifting34.37-50.00%
Other theft34.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.37100.00%
Vehicle crime12.910.00%
Robbery11.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.3950.00%
Public order28.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-71.43%
Other theft22.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.13600.00%
Shoplifting410.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.8350.00%
Other theft34.37200.00%
Other crime14.370.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.910.00%
Other theft11.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour630.59200.00%
Shoplifting48.74-20.00%
Other theft35.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.91-85.71%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.7675.00%
Shoplifting510.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour27.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.02100.00%
Shoplifting35.83-50.00%
Public order14.370.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other theft11.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.9320.00%
Other theft28.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-50.00%
Public order12.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting521.85-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.280.00%
Public order25.83100.00%
Robbery12.910.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-83.33%
Burglary11.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour637.87200.00%
Shoplifting68.74500.00%
Other theft68.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.830.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.910.00%
Drugs12.910.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. B656
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1