WHITNEY DRIVE, SG1 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 4BJ

WHITNEY DRIVE, SG1 4BJ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.21 per 1,000 population. This SG1 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 4BJ, encompassing approximately 1236 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 4BJ area, explore the SG1 4BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SG1 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Pirton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lister Close with total crimes: 2

WHITNEY DRIVE, SG1 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.2187.50%
Criminal damage and arson312.130.00%
Other theft32.43-25.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.75-11.11%
Other theft46.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.55-10.00%
Burglary27.280.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.32-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.416.67%
Public order312.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.837.14%
Drugs312.130.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour311.32200.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Other theft22.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.6438.46%
Criminal damage and arson314.550.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.98-7.14%
Other theft310.51-25.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Theft from the person12.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.3250.00%
Other theft44.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23-33.33%
Public order11.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Public order21.62-75.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order823.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.660.00%
Drugs22.430.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 202318
October 202313
September 202314
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20243
July 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG1 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Pirton Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lister Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitney Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hitchin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ansell Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1