SG9 9GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9GE

SG9 9GE, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9GE 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 9GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9GE, encompassing approximately 2151 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SG9 9GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel End with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 3

SG9 9GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.620.00%
Shoplifting52.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3233.33%
Burglary31.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1566.67%
Shoplifting54.65-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-40.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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
Shoplifting1212.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.79150.00%
Other crime12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.51-50.00%
Shoplifting31.86-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.41275.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.97166.67%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.370.00%
Shoplifting41.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.860.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.79-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.97-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-80.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.44233.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.65500.00%
Theft from the person12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.9733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.110.00%
Shoplifting32.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.690.00%
Shoplifting62.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 202316
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 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 1.20 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 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel End
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Riverside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Garden Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dellow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Ermine Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Yew Tree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hare Street Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dray Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1