Overall crime rate on Purwell Lane in Hitchin near SG4 0NG is 45% lower than average overall crime rate in Hitchin and 79% lower than national overall crime level. Violent crime rate is 36% lower than Hitchin average and 78% lower than national average. Property crime rate is 56% lower than Hitchin property crime rate and 85% lower than national average. Public order crime level is 51% lower than Hitchin average and 75% lower than national average. Level of crimes connected with drugs and guns is 13% lower than Hitchin average and 71% lower than national average.
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Crime Index Comparing to National Average

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.21
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.15
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.25
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.22
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.29

Crime Index Comparing to Hitchin

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.55
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.44
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.49
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.64
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.87
The Crime Rate Index shows how crime levels in SG4 0NG postcode area compare to the national and city average.
Crime Rate Index 1.0 equals average, 2.0 equals double, 0.5 equals half etc.

List of Crimes Near SG4 0NG

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnder investigationOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-11Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Maylin Close449 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-10Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Purwell Lane251 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-08Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Thatchers End83 yd
2023-08Public orderFormal action is not in the public interestOn or near Thatchers End83 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Sanfoine Close268 yd
2023-08Other crimeFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Shelley Close367 yd
2023-08Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Shelley Close367 yd
2023-08Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-08DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-07Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Kingswood Avenue367 yd
2023-07DrugsAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-07DrugsStatus update unavailableOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-07Possession of weaponsStatus update unavailableOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-07Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-07Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-07Other crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-06Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Benchley Hill411 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Maylin Close449 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-06Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-05Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-05Public orderAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Purwell Lane251 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Thatchers End83 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesStatus update unavailableOn or near Sanfoine Close268 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-04Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Sanfoine Close268 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-03Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-03Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Mill Close155 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-02Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Maylin Close449 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Shelley Close367 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wilshere Crescent462 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesStatus update unavailableOn or near Fairfield Way336 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Maylin Close449 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Chaucer Way473 yd
2023-01Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kipling Close427 yd
Crime statistics are usually delayed by 2-3 months.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Type (Last 12 Months)

Violence And Sexual Offences 29
Anti Social Behaviour 21
Other Theft 10
Vehicle Crime 9
Criminal Damage And Arson 4
Other Crime 4
Drugs 3
Public Order 2
Burglary 1
Possession Of Weapons 1
Bicycle Theft 0
Shoplifting 0
Robbery 0
Theft From The Person 0
Violent Crime 0
Public Disorder And Weapons 0
Sum 84

Crime Over Time in SG4 0NG and Hitchin

The chart above displays the percentage distribution of crime types over the years near Purwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0NG. It enables you to identify the most common crime in your area and track changes in crime trends over time.

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Purwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0NG Full Report