HIGH STREET, SG9 9AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9AB

HIGH STREET, SG9 9AB, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG9 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG9 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9AB, encompassing approximately 3299 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG9 9AB area, explore the SG9 9AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG9 9AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel End with total crimes: 7
  • Gatehouse Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Dray Gardens with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, SG9 9AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4633.33%
Shoplifting52.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.82100.00%
Shoplifting41.21-20.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.52-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.420.00%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.52166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Shoplifting51.52-58.33%
Public order31.520.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82150.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Shoplifting30.91-80.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.52275.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.55100.00%
Vehicle crime34.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In February 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 offences77.58133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Shoplifting41.2133.33%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.03200.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-25.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4036.36%
Shoplifting74.55-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-22.22%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.8537.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.33350.00%
Other theft22.730.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.490.00%
Shoplifting42.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG9 9AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel End
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barleycroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dell Springs
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hare Street Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Riverside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1