BEDFORD ROAD, SG6 4DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4DN

BEDFORD ROAD, SG6 4DN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4DN 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 4DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4DN, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 4DN area, explore the SG6 4DN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG6 4DN area, visit the SG6 4DN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Station Place with total crimes: 5
  • Marmet Avenue with total crimes: 4

BEDFORD ROAD, SG6 4DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour99.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.56-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0770.00%
Public order46.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.96100.00%
Other theft43.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.36-50.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.36700.00%
Other theft33.1750.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9216.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.77300.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-33.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.71-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-40.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5625.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour46.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Theft from the person21.19100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.170.00%
Shoplifting53.170.00%
Other theft51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 4DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Marmet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Letchworth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Archers Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Icknield Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fullers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosemont Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1