HITCHIN ROAD, SG1 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 3BJ

HITCHIN ROAD, SG1 3BJ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This SG1 3BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG1 postcode area, which has experienced 577 crimes and a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG1 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 3BJ, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 3BJ area, explore the SG1 3BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG1 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Olde Swann Court with total crimes: 6
  • Bowling Green with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HITCHIN ROAD, SG1 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0663.64%
Anti-social behaviour87.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.22-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.05-56.25%
Shoplifting52.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.43-37.50%
Public order32.01200.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour78.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-54.55%
Robbery22.010.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8622.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.4275.00%
Burglary32.810.00%
Other theft21.21-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8580.00%
Other theft73.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-42.86%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.25600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.010.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.06175.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.42100.00%
Drugs32.41200.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.64-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences77.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202411
May 20247
April 202416
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
September 202311
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20243
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG1 3BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Olde Swann Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bowling Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dymoke Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Campion Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Essex Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Whitney Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Julian'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Prestatyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Colwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Grange
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shire Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dewpond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1