SG18 9SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 9SS

SG18 9SS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This SG18 9SS 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 9SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 9SS, encompassing approximately 666 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 9SS area, explore the SG18 9SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SG18 9SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

SG18 9SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.00-50.00%
Burglary14.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.000.00%
Public order13.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.00-50.00%
Shoplifting11.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.000.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.000.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour29.000.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Shoplifting11.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.50100.00%
Shoplifting23.000.00%
Public order13.000.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29.00100.00%
Public order13.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.500.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Shoplifting11.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences517.99150.00%
Shoplifting37.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.50100.00%
Public order13.000.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting210.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.500.00%
Shoplifting23.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.000.00%
Public order13.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG18 9SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1