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

Overview of Crime in SG6 4DR

BEDFORD ROAD, SG6 4DR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4DR, encompassing approximately 2950 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 4DR area, explore the SG6 4DR 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG6 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 4

BEDFORD ROAD, SG6 4DR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7411.11%
Other theft13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7680.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0850.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0740.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-33.33%
Other theft41.36100.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.030.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

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

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bedford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fullers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Valley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bursland
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowan Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saffron Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cowslip Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Warren Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosemont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1