SG6 3NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 3NZ

SG6 3NZ, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.28 per 1,000 population. This SG6 3NZ 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 3NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 3NZ, encompassing approximately 2205 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 3NZ area, explore the SG6 3NZ 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: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)

SG6 3NZ 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 3NZ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3836.285.56%
Anti-social behaviour1517.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.80-65.22%
Public order73.630.00%
Other theft53.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3638.5471.43%
Violence and sexual offences2316.3227.78%
Public order710.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.17-70.59%
Other theft52.27-37.50%
Drugs32.27200.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2135.37133.33%
Violence and sexual offences189.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour178.1654.55%
Other theft87.71166.67%
Bicycle theft33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Public order31.3650.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.867.69%
Anti-social behaviour116.35-21.43%
Shoplifting94.9912.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.0833.33%
Other theft31.81-70.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1426.3075.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.358.33%
Other theft105.890.00%
Shoplifting84.530.00%
Robbery33.63200.00%
Theft from the person31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.770.00%
Other theft105.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.5333.33%
Shoplifting83.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.6333.33%
Public order31.810.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.419.09%
Shoplifting75.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-45.45%
Other theft62.7250.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.5057.14%
Violence and sexual offences114.9910.00%
Other theft44.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-25.00%
Shoplifting31.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.3650.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.81-20.00%
Public order31.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Other crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.2371.43%
Criminal damage and arson65.44500.00%
Shoplifting52.72-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-63.64%
Public order41.8133.33%
Other theft31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Burglary10.91-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.95-21.43%
Shoplifting114.9957.14%
Violence and sexual offences74.99-41.67%
Burglary43.170.00%
Public order31.8150.00%
Other theft31.36-57.14%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.350.00%
Shoplifting75.440.00%
Other theft73.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
July 202418
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

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 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 202421
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
October 20232

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 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 3NZ 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. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Icknield Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rowland Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1