SG9 9HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9HB

SG9 9HB, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG9 postcode area, which has experienced 54 crimes and a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG9 9HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9HB, encompassing approximately 2774 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG9 9HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dray Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel End with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 2

SG9 9HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9380.00%
Shoplifting43.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.45133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.52-61.54%
Shoplifting51.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-20.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

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 offences1312.2544.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.69-28.57%
Shoplifting51.80-58.33%
Other crime31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2475.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences67.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Drugs31.440.00%
Shoplifting31.08-80.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.25275.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.4166.67%
Vehicle crime33.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 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 offences67.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Shoplifting41.4433.33%
Drugs21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting32.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.85-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences52.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting1613.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.210.00%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dray Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chapel End
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vicarage Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Yew Tree Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Spencer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meeting House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Union Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Miles Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Riverside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paddock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1