MILL CLOSE, SG9 9SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG9 9SZ

MILL CLOSE, SG9 9SZ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG9 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG9 9SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG9 9SZ, encompassing approximately 2834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG9 9SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel End with total crimes: 7
  • Gatehouse Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Barleycroft with total crimes: 1

MILL CLOSE, SG9 9SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.00100.00%
Shoplifting52.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-62.50%
Shoplifting31.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1714.29%
Shoplifting52.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences77.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Shoplifting41.41-33.33%
Public order11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1225.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-42.86%
Burglary31.41200.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.640.00%
Shoplifting62.4750.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.41250.00%
Shoplifting42.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.41-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.470.00%
Shoplifting41.760.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel End
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barleycroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peasmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hare Street Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Riverside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Borsberry Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1