BLAIR CLOSE, SG2 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8DE

BLAIR CLOSE, SG2 8DE, Stevenage has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8DE, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Forest Row with total crimes: 1

BLAIR CLOSE, SG2 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.367.69%
Violence and sexual offences37.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.1462.50%
Violence and sexual offences57.03-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Other crime22.16100.00%
Public order11.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.54-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.3150.00%
Shoplifting84.87166.67%
Other theft74.3375.00%
Public order43.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-40.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-16.67%
Other theft42.70-50.00%
Shoplifting32.16-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.14900.00%
Other theft85.41166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-40.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.19-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.70150.00%
Other theft32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.19500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Shoplifting31.62-25.00%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.11-42.86%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.79-40.00%
Other theft21.62-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.25150.00%
Other theft42.70300.00%
Shoplifting22.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.74-50.00%
Shoplifting43.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-80.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.01140.00%
Shoplifting76.49250.00%
Vehicle crime53.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forest Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashburnam Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Chace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1