THE PYGHTLE, SG9 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9EJ

THE PYGHTLE, SG9 9EJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9EJ, encompassing approximately 2286 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG9 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak End with total crimes: 3
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Longmead with total crimes: 2

THE PYGHTLE, SG9 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.75-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.06100.00%
Burglary22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.12-37.50%
Shoplifting32.19-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.9433.33%
Other crime23.500.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50100.00%
Other theft12.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.62-84.62%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences139.19160.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.690.00%
Shoplifting31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences56.56-28.57%
Shoplifting42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00250.00%
Public order23.060.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.81-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences23.06-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231
August 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20237
July 20238

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak End
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Longmead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowling Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bowlers Mead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. White Hart Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B1038
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Yew Tree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Monks Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1