SG9 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9AU

SG9 9AU, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG9 postcode area, which has experienced 69 crimes and a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG9 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9AU, encompassing approximately 2197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SG9 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3
  • Bowling Green Lane with total crimes: 2

SG9 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.01133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.19-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-40.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6562.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.92-16.67%
Other crime32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 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 offences810.0160.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6450.00%
Shoplifting62.73100.00%
Other theft12.730.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.28-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour42.28100.00%
Shoplifting31.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.20160.00%
Shoplifting95.920.00%
Vehicle crime24.10100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

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 offences55.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.280.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.64-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-75.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.460.00%
Shoplifting32.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.64150.00%
Shoplifting42.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.1020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.73-66.67%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In July 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 offences67.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Market Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Riverside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bowling Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Garden Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dellow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. White Hart Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ermine Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B1038
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Yew Tree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hare Street Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1