WESTERN WAY, SG6 4SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4SN

WESTERN WAY, SG6 4SN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4SN 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 4SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4SN, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4SN Crime Hotspots

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

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

WESTERN WAY, SG6 4SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-50.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48400.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.06-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.65-33.33%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences167.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.960.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences85.89-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.4820.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.27125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.790.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.72-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 behaviour65.5820.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8666.67%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-40.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.55400.00%
Burglary11.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-92.86%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences147.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.340.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202415
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 202314

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Southfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Firecrest
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Spencer Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Avocet
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Midhurst
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1