WILLOWS LINK, SG2 8AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8AR

WILLOWS LINK, SG2 8AR, Stevenage has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG2 postcode area, which has experienced 250 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG2 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8AR, encompassing approximately 3739 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8AR area, explore the SG2 8AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG2 8AR area, visit the SG2 8AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SG2 8AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4

WILLOWS LINK, SG2 8AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.41400.00%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.140.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.49175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-64.71%
Public order31.60-25.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.2921.43%
Public order44.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.07-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.74-50.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.22-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.769.09%
Violence and sexual offences93.21-18.18%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.02-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour112.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.94-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3663.64%
Anti-social behaviour94.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8883.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.9466.67%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.60100.00%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.620.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 202415
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 202418
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 202417
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
October 20231
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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG2 8AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brook Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nokeside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Elbow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marymead Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lodge Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. The Willows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Nodes Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parkway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hazelmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Marymead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1