SG18 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 8JB

SG18 8JB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.95 per 1,000 population. This SG18 8JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 8JB, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 8JB area, explore the SG18 8JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG18 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 1

SG18 8JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.950.00%
Shoplifting31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.13-28.57%
Shoplifting41.48300.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43250.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72166.67%
Shoplifting52.36-77.27%
Other crime21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting228.2746.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.50-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.561400.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.32175.00%
Public order33.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.07-50.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-93.33%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 202422
January 202415
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 20234
October 20231
September 202315

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG18 8JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Kingsfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. South Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rutherford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mersey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1