SG6 3NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 3NX

SG6 3NX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.75 per 1,000 population. This SG6 3NX 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 3NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 3NX, encompassing approximately 2676 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 3NX area, explore the SG6 3NX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SG6 3NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Arena Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Station Place with total crimes: 5

SG6 3NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3831.755.56%
Anti-social behaviour1714.20142.86%
Violence and sexual offences96.35-57.14%
Public order93.3628.57%
Other theft43.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3632.5089.47%
Violence and sexual offences2113.4561.54%
Anti-social behaviour77.84-46.15%
Public order72.61133.33%
Other theft62.61-25.00%
Drugs32.24200.00%
Bicycle theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.03111.11%
Anti-social behaviour137.1030.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.860.00%
Other theft84.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9950.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.06-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.86-28.57%
Shoplifting93.7428.57%
Public order33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Other theft20.75-80.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.6736.36%
Anti-social behaviour145.60133.33%
Other theft105.23-9.09%
Shoplifting73.74-12.50%
Robbery32.61200.00%
Theft from the person31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.18-21.43%
Other theft114.1183.33%
Shoplifting84.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.99-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.2433.33%
Public order31.490.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.23-41.67%
Shoplifting72.61133.33%
Other theft62.6150.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.48-7.69%
Other theft44.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-25.00%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.1250.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Public order31.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9485.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.86-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.24400.00%
Public order41.8733.33%
Shoplifting41.49-55.56%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Burglary11.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.69-26.67%
Shoplifting94.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.36-41.67%
Burglary42.610.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Other theft31.12-50.00%
Theft from the person21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.600.00%
Shoplifting64.480.00%
Other theft62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 202419
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 3NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Arena Parade
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Station Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Eastcheap
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gernon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Marmet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leys Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Letchworth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. West View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Old Westbury
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Campers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Springshott
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Campers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Campers Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rowland Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1