SG6 4LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4LR

SG6 4LR, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4LR 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 4LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4LR, encompassing approximately 3008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4LR 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 4LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.65-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.32-15.38%
Public order23.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6530.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.32-77.78%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3142.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.3228.57%
Burglary12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.330.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99200.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 offences32.99-57.14%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33200.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4LR 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. Principal Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Midhurst
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Birches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stonnells Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1