SG2 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8BL

SG2 8BL, Stevenage has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8BL, encompassing approximately 2042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8BL area, explore the SG2 8BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priestly Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • George Leighton Court with total crimes: 2

SG2 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.920.00%
Other crime12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.45-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-50.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.920.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.4316.67%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Other crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3075.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4350.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Public order10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-70.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.87-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour14.90-80.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1112.2483.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9433.33%
Other theft21.960.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.41-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-66.67%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priestly Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. George Leighton Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aylward Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fry Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Pankhurst Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Scott Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Darwin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wren Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brittain Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1