HITCHIN STREET, SG7 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6AL

HITCHIN STREET, SG7 6AL, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG7 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG7 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6AL, encompassing approximately 2685 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG7 6AL area, explore the SG7 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG7 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Tranters Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Football Close with total crimes: 1

HITCHIN STREET, SG7 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.98-25.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour52.98-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-92.86%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.13157.14%
Criminal damage and arson146.701300.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.21120.00%
Drugs14.100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In June 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 offences78.19-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-44.44%
Other theft31.86200.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.9628.57%
Public order33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.72-22.22%
Other theft22.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.47125.00%
Other theft33.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.318.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 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 offences129.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-88.89%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime913.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 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 offences77.08-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202414
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 20247
May 202416
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG7 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Tranters Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Football Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grosvenor Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Payens Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bowmans Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1