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 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This SG9 9SZ 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG9 9SZ area, visit the SG9 9SZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG9 9SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel End with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Oak End with total crimes: 3

MILL CLOSE, SG9 9SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour76.0075.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4725.00%
Shoplifting41.76-66.67%
Other theft11.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.410.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.3533.33%
Possession of weapons31.410.00%
Shoplifting31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 behaviour43.88-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-40.00%
Shoplifting21.06-60.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.760.00%
Shoplifting51.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
July 20234

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel End
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak End
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Riverside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gatehouse Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Downhall Ley
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dixon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B1038
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Monks Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hare Street Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Layston Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1