FARM CLOSE, SG6 4PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4PD

FARM CLOSE, SG6 4PD, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4PD 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 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4PD, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

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

FARM CLOSE, SG6 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2530.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.11-25.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4342.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5016.67%
Public order22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-71.43%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.710.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 behaviour77.8675.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.75-25.00%
Shoplifting42.360.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4660.00%
Vehicle crime63.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%

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 behaviour66.28-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.360.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8675.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9650.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.28-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour43.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4318.18%
Anti-social behaviour35.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20246
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 1 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

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 4PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Maycroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Southfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daisy Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Principal Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Whitehicks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sparhawke
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1