SG1 4SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 4SZ

SG1 4SZ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This SG1 4SZ 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 4SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 4SZ, encompassing approximately 3786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG1 4SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Giles Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Monarch Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 3

SG1 4SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences74.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-66.67%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.17200.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.75-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 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 offences115.28120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.90150.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.19320.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.55-55.56%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.87175.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.90-16.67%
Burglary41.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences63.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 202321
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Giles Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Monarch Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehorse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hunt Hill Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Wedgwood Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Glanville Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Admiral Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1