VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 5BL

VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BL, Stevenage has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This SG1 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 5BL, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 5BL area, explore the SG1 5BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG1 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grace Way with total crimes: 3
  • Trent Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.95-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-33.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5340.00%
Other theft53.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 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 offences104.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8842.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-33.33%
Other theft31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences75.23-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.93-50.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9030.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.58-7.69%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.35333.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.75400.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-25.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.480.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202412
March 202413
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG1 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grace Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Trent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Whitesmead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lines Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Headingley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trumper Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pollard Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wisden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Constantine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1