SAGE CLOSE, SG18 8WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 8WH

SAGE CLOSE, SG18 8WH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This SG18 8WH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 8WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 8WH, encompassing approximately 2764 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

SG18 8WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Tulip Close with total crimes: 2

SAGE CLOSE, SG18 8WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.96600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.530.00%
Burglary31.45-62.50%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary86.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.89300.00%
Shoplifting31.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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 behaviour22.89100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-42.86%
Shoplifting11.45-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15133.33%
Shoplifting52.53-77.27%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.8546.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-40.00%

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
Shoplifting157.961400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.43-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.43200.00%
Public order33.26200.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-78.57%
Public order21.09100.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.060.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Tulip Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Rutherford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Tansey End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saxon Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Buttercup Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1