SG7 6DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6DU

SG7 6DU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6DU 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 6DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6DU, encompassing approximately 2558 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG7 6DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Tranters Mews with total crimes: 2

SG7 6DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.9980.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-54.55%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Shoplifting21.17-60.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1110.16-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-54.55%
Shoplifting51.95-37.50%
Other theft21.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-90.91%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.89171.43%
Anti-social behaviour117.43120.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.301000.00%
Shoplifting84.30100.00%
Other theft53.13-44.44%
Theft from the person11.950.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.52-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-37.50%
Shoplifting41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3758.33%
Other theft127.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.69-33.33%
Public order33.130.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.699.09%
Shoplifting44.69-20.00%
Other theft21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.90-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.30100.00%
Shoplifting53.1325.00%
Other theft41.95300.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.25-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Shoplifting41.56-33.33%
Public order11.560.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.4750.00%
Shoplifting63.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-88.89%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime916.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.52-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.13-14.29%
Public order52.35400.00%
Burglary41.95300.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Shoplifting21.17-85.71%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202411
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202419
June 20247
May 202419
April 202412
March 202411
February 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 202412
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tranters Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Payens Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hopewell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Coachman'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bowmans Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1