WESTHOLM, SG6 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4JB

WESTHOLM, SG6 4JB, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4JB, encompassing approximately 2848 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 4JB area, explore the SG6 4JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelican Way with total crimes: 3
  • Southfields with total crimes: 2
  • Spencer Way with total crimes: 2

WESTHOLM, SG6 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences96.67-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-40.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.43-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.378.33%
Other theft44.56300.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.21-66.67%
Public order21.05100.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.83116.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.5628.57%
Other theft33.16200.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.9775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4620.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour65.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1125.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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 behaviour66.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.560.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Southfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spencer Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Daisy Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Principal Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Midhurst
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stonnells Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1