SG7 6LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6LY

SG7 6LY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6LY, encompassing approximately 2394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG7 6LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • London Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 2

SG7 6LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.44125.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.10-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 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 offences1111.28-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.529.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.01-33.33%
Public order11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7783.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-50.00%
Other theft11.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.68116.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.4350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.76166.67%
Public order13.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5150.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.090.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 202415
February 20245
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillcrest
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences14
  • 2. London Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chiltern Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodland Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chalk Hills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Nightingale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1