SG6 2HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2HX

SG6 2HX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.79 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2HX 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 2HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2HX, encompassing approximately 454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 2HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Letchworth Road with total crimes: 2

SG6 2HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting530.7966.67%
Vehicle crime311.0050.00%
Public order26.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.40100.00%
Other theft24.40-33.33%

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 offences330.790.00%
Shoplifting36.60-50.00%
Other theft36.6050.00%
Vehicle crime26.600.00%
Burglary14.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-50.00%
Robbery12.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting632.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.600.00%
Other theft24.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.400.00%
Public order12.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting426.39-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.80200.00%
Other theft36.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.60100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.200.00%
Other theft12.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting432.99-20.00%
Other theft38.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.20-75.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Public order12.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting532.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences411.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.400.00%
Robbery12.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%

In February 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 offences324.1950.00%
Shoplifting36.60-50.00%
Public order16.600.00%
Robbery12.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Other theft12.20-50.00%

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
Shoplifting630.7920.00%
Other theft213.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Public order14.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting532.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.000.00%
Robbery26.600.00%
Theft from the person14.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-50.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft643.99200.00%
Shoplifting513.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.400.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Other crime12.200.00%

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 theft215.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.400.00%
Drugs14.400.00%
Shoplifting12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1