SG6 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2HW

SG6 2HW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.30 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2HW, encompassing approximately 946 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 2HW area, explore the SG6 2HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG6 2HW area, visit the SG6 2HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG6 2HW 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

SG6 2HW 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 order524.300.00%
Shoplifting55.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Other theft12.11-66.67%
Other crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.730.00%
Other theft33.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Shoplifting22.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.110.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.0250.00%
Other theft46.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.23-66.67%
Public order23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.3550.00%
Other theft49.5133.33%
Shoplifting44.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.230.00%
Other crime13.170.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.02500.00%
Shoplifting56.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.28-66.67%
Other theft33.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.3080.00%
Other theft59.51400.00%
Shoplifting45.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.11-85.71%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.40400.00%
Shoplifting45.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.230.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.79200.00%
Shoplifting36.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.170.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.6820.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.34-66.67%
Other theft12.11-50.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.07100.00%
Shoplifting56.34-16.67%
Public order25.28100.00%
Other theft22.11-66.67%
Robbery12.110.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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 behaviour626.4150.00%
Shoplifting66.34500.00%
Other theft66.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.170.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.280.00%
Other theft24.230.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

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 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 2HW 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B656
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Schoolfields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bowyer Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Amor Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1