SG6 4LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4LP

SG6 4LP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4LP 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 4LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4LP, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4LP 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

SG6 4LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-57.14%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.22600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.11-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.110.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.72-7.14%
Public order23.910.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-60.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0140.00%
Burglary12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.41150.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80300.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour63.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8033.33%
Other theft11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01-70.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
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 4LP 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. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Midhurst
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Stonnells Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1