THE LEAS, SG7 6JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6JE

THE LEAS, SG7 6JE, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.89 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6JE 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 6JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6JE, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SG7 6JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

THE LEAS, SG7 6JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2120.89162.50%
Anti-social behaviour910.9650.00%
Other theft54.70150.00%
Shoplifting22.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.05-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour64.1820.00%
Shoplifting53.13-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.61-33.33%
Other theft21.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.0210.53%
Shoplifting810.96100.00%
Other theft64.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.3626.67%
Other theft69.92-50.00%
Shoplifting43.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.3225.00%
Other theft127.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.27-66.67%
Public order22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%

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 behaviour1217.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.27300.00%
Shoplifting42.090.00%
Other theft22.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.3663.64%
Anti-social behaviour89.40166.67%
Shoplifting44.180.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.01-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson45.740.00%
Shoplifting42.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-62.50%
Public order11.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.4060.00%
Shoplifting64.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.130.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Other crime32.090.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.23114.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13300.00%
Burglary32.09200.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.04-85.71%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.650.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 202421
June 202419
May 202415
April 202412
March 202418
February 202411
January 202418
December 20236
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG7 6JE 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Leas
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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