SG7 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6HE

SG7 6HE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.95 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6HE, encompassing approximately 2183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG7 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • The Leas with total crimes: 4

SG7 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.95144.44%
Anti-social behaviour810.080.00%
Other theft23.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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 offences910.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.66-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.8610.53%
Anti-social behaviour99.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8372.73%
Criminal damage and arson38.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.04-42.86%
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Robbery10.460.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1111.91-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.21500.00%
Other theft22.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.0358.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.70166.67%
Other theft23.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-50.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-25.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.54-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour54.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Public order11.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3785.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-20.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences77.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.210.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 202421
June 202419
May 202411
April 202411
March 202419
February 202412
January 202418
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillcrest
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences14
  • 2. Park Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Leas
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. London Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Mary'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Rowans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightingale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Willian Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Baldock Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1