WEDGEWOOD WAY, SG1 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 4QB

WEDGEWOOD WAY, SG1 4QB, Stevenage has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This SG1 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 4QB, encompassing approximately 4142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG1 4QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ely Close with total crimes: 5
  • Giles Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Southwark Close with total crimes: 5

WEDGEWOOD WAY, SG1 4QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.6236.36%
Public order23.620.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0383.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.66-40.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.5242.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.45150.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%

In April 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 offences117.97-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.66-12.50%
Other theft41.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.3860.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.55266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-16.67%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.41-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.35-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Other theft30.970.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences86.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.93-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.5537.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.660.00%
Other theft22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.48-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.170.00%
Burglary51.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5257.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.6633.33%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.690.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202318
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 202414
February 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20235
August 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ely Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Giles Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Southwark Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Winchester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Ascot Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Monarch Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Drury Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Exeter Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wedgwood Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Glanville Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Admiral Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Norwich Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coventry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1