SG1 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG1 5NU

SG1 5NU, Stevenage has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This SG1 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG1 5NU, encompassing approximately 5361 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG1 5NU area, explore the SG1 5NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG1 5NU area, visit the SG1 5NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SG1 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Southwark Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SG1 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.27-8.33%
Shoplifting92.05800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6816.67%
Public order51.31150.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.6671.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.24-50.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.349.09%
Violence and sexual offences72.24-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.31300.00%
Shoplifting40.75100.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.34114.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.80120.00%
Shoplifting22.05-86.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting155.78650.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.80-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-66.67%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.60114.29%
Violence and sexual offences92.80-25.00%
Shoplifting21.68-60.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.24-66.67%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.14425.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9275.00%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75100.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.73-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-63.64%
Public order20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Other theft20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.24-52.17%
Shoplifting42.05100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.27187.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.29-66.67%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-71.43%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.240.00%
Shoplifting71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 202415
March 20247
February 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 202311
August 202323
July 20238

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 202415
January 20247
December 202321
November 20234
October 202310
September 202312
August 20234
July 202312

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 202415
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
July 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Southwark Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Jessop Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Chester Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bradman Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Derby Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Canterbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norwich Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coventry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mildmay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1