THE DALE, SG6 3SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 3SG

THE DALE, SG6 3SG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.42 per 1,000 population. This SG6 3SG 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 3SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 3SG, encompassing approximately 3070 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SG6 3SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Arena Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Station Place with total crimes: 5

THE DALE, SG6 3SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3524.4220.69%
Anti-social behaviour1311.4030.00%
Public order84.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.61-65.00%
Burglary42.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Robbery20.980.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2925.4070.59%
Violence and sexual offences209.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.51-33.33%
Public order63.26200.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Bicycle theft31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.84112.50%
Violence and sexual offences155.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.88-6.25%
Other theft54.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.9645.45%
Violence and sexual offences95.210.00%
Shoplifting82.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-40.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Other theft30.98-62.50%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.3357.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.58-18.18%
Other theft82.93-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.6125.00%
Theft from the person31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.98-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.33120.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.5837.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-22.22%
Shoplifting62.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-20.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.9314.29%
Other theft52.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63150.00%
Shoplifting41.63300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.44-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.93-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-50.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0518.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.2325.00%
Public order43.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0337.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.61-42.86%
Public order32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Shoplifting30.98-25.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.7016.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.56-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Other theft31.30-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.910.00%
Other theft63.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202415
June 20249
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202417
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

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 3SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Marmet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westbury Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Icknield Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. West View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Old Westbury
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Campers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Springshott
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Campers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Campers Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rosemont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1