SG7 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6HG

SG7 6HG, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6HG, encompassing approximately 2055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG7 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • The Leas with total crimes: 4
  • London Road with total crimes: 4

SG7 6HG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.06214.29%
Anti-social behaviour410.71-20.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In August 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 offences78.27-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.54-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8950.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6563.64%
Anti-social behaviour58.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7110.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.17-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-28.57%
Other theft22.43100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.09240.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.27133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.81150.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.410.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.840.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-85.71%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.410.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 6HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillcrest
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences14
  • 2. The Leas
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. London Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chiltern Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodland Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chalk Hills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Mary'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Rowans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightingale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willian Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Baldock Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1