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

Overview of Crime in SG1 5BQ

VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BQ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This SG1 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 5BQ, encompassing approximately 3554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 5BQ area, explore the SG1 5BQ 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: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG1 5BQ 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
  • Martins Way with total crimes: 3

VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.35-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.09100.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8855.56%
Other theft43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 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 offences94.22-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.5333.33%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.60225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.66-40.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.94-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-69.23%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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 offences139.5730.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.66-7.69%
Other theft23.38100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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 behaviour139.57116.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.81400.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.78-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7518.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.660.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.75266.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.0966.67%
Public order41.41300.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.530.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 202412
March 202413
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

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

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 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 20249
June 202413
May 20244
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
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 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grace Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Trent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Martins Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Vardon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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