SG6 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 3RU

SG6 3RU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This SG6 3RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 296 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 3RU, encompassing approximately 2809 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG6 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Place with total crimes: 6
  • Hillbrow with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern View with total crimes: 2

SG6 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.54140.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.41-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences53.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.2662.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.63-42.86%
Public order21.420.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-57.14%
Other theft11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 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 offences86.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.70-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Public order11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.0516.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.70-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1212.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.200.00%
Burglary12.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hillbrow
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chiltern View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Campers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broadway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oak Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Spring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Campers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Springshott
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sollershott West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1