SG1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 4LJ

SG1 4LJ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This SG1 4LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG1 postcode area, which has experienced 612 crimes and a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG1 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 5600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SG1 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Davids Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 3

SG1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.4350.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 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 offences105.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.79-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.8257.14%
Violence and sexual offences101.96-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.5430.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Shoplifting40.71-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.61250.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.50-50.00%
Shoplifting61.79200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8933.33%
Drugs30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.46-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.46-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.860.00%
Shoplifting61.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 202414
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 202410
January 202420
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
September 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Davids Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Middlesborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Canterbury Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1