SG6 2XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 2XB

SG6 2XB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This SG6 2XB 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 2XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 2XB, encompassing approximately 1082 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 2XB area, explore the SG6 2XB 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: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG6 2XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • B656 with total crimes: 3

SG6 2XB 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order518.470.00%
Shoplifting44.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69100.00%
Vehicle crime23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

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 offences311.080.00%
Other theft32.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Shoplifting21.85-60.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.620.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%

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
Shoplifting412.01-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.69-25.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.7820.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Other theft11.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.47133.33%
Shoplifting56.4725.00%
Other theft34.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting413.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Burglary22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

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 offences412.01100.00%
Shoplifting33.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.77100.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.8520.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Other theft22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-33.33%
Public order11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

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
Shoplifting513.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.62-25.00%
Robbery22.770.00%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721.24250.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69300.00%
Shoplifting43.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.690.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs27.390.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

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 2XB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. B656
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Such Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bowyer Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Amor Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1