DANESCROFT, SG6 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4RW

DANESCROFT, SG6 4RW, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 296 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4RW, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SG6 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelican Way with total crimes: 6
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Southfields with total crimes: 2

DANESCROFT, SG6 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.81250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.19150.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8737.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.440.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences75.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1920.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-16.67%
Public order11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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 behaviour65.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3728.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.37-53.33%
Shoplifting22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.69100.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences125.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Saxon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Southfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Northfields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ordelmere
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woodhurst
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Caslon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Heathermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastholm Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lindencroft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Danescroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Farm Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Maycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crossleys
    Total1
    Burglary1