HIGHFIELD, SG6 3PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 3PY

HIGHFIELD, SG6 3PY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This SG6 3PY 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 3PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 3PY, encompassing approximately 1586 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 3PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Patch Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hillbrow with total crimes: 2
  • Chiltern View with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD, SG6 3PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.30-55.56%
Other crime12.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.670.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.41-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.78-55.56%
Burglary12.520.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.67-66.67%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.67-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.93600.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.52-80.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%
Bicycle theft13.150.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Briar Patch Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillbrow
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chiltern View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Westbury
    Total1
    Burglary1