WENSUM GROVE, SG18 8NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 8NG

WENSUM GROVE, SG18 8NG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population. This SG18 8NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 153 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 8NG, encompassing approximately 2972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG18 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Buttercup Mead with total crimes: 1
  • Chervil Close with total crimes: 1

WENSUM GROVE, SG18 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.70300.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71200.00%
Shoplifting52.02-77.27%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting228.0746.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.40-60.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.741400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.36150.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.36150.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.020.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Buttercup Mead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chervil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mars Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tansey End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1