WOODHURST, SG6 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4LX

WOODHURST, SG6 4LX, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4LX, encompassing approximately 3837 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4LX 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

WOODHURST, SG6 4LX 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 offences53.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-62.50%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-50.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 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 offences125.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-50.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7877.78%
Anti-social behaviour64.17-40.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.9942.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.6112.50%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.0816.67%
Shoplifting21.820.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 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 behaviour63.65-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82150.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.1316.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.56100.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.13-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-57.14%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.870.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
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 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 4LX 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