SG9 9BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9BH

SG9 9BH, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9BH 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 9BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9BH, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG9 9BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowling Green Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Garden Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gatehouse Mews with total crimes: 2

SG9 9BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-25.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.570.00%
Other crime32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7266.67%
Shoplifting65.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.66-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.06300.00%
Shoplifting32.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.74450.00%
Shoplifting95.600.00%
Other crime24.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.04-33.33%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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 offences33.06-25.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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 offences44.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.15100.00%
Shoplifting35.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.13-28.57%
Shoplifting42.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences78.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.0450.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Bowling Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Garden Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Norris Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ermine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bowlers Mead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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