THE CLOSE, SG1 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 4BU

THE CLOSE, SG1 4BU, Stevenage has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.24 per 1,000 population. This SG1 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG1 postcode area, which has experienced 573 crimes and a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG1 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 4BU, encompassing approximately 1132 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG1 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Pirton Close with total crimes: 5
  • North Road with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, SG1 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.24-42.86%
Public order47.06300.00%
Drugs13.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences1422.95-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour312.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-33.33%
Drugs21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Other theft11.77-75.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.0787.50%
Other theft413.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Public order32.650.00%

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 offences815.01-11.11%
Other theft47.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5350.00%
Shoplifting12.650.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.89-10.00%
Burglary37.950.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson28.830.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.48-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.310.00%
Public order313.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%

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 offences1522.957.14%
Drugs313.240.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

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 offences1422.07-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour312.36200.00%
Public order32.65200.00%
Other theft22.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

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 offences1824.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.890.00%
Other theft32.650.00%
Burglary12.650.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 202318

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Pirton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. North Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hitchin Road
    Total1
    Public order1