SOUTH ROAD, SG7 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6BY

SOUTH ROAD, SG7 6BY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6BY, encompassing approximately 3019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SG7 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Payens Corner with total crimes: 1

SOUTH ROAD, SG7 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.29128.57%
Other theft35.30200.00%
Shoplifting20.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.95-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.320.00%
Shoplifting52.32-37.50%
Public order21.66100.00%
Other theft10.66-83.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.58-15.38%
Shoplifting83.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.65250.00%
Other theft62.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.27-7.14%
Other theft64.30-50.00%
Shoplifting41.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.93180.00%
Other theft124.641100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.97-80.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.9525.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.31-37.50%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.94166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.65-27.27%
Shoplifting42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.62-31.25%
Shoplifting43.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-57.14%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.93220.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.3016.67%
Shoplifting62.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-58.33%
Public order31.660.00%
Shoplifting30.9950.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2950.00%
Burglary33.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-83.33%
Shoplifting20.66-85.71%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.970.00%
Burglary12.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411
June 202413
May 202414
April 20245
March 20248
February 202411
January 202416
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillcrest
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences14
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Payens Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1