SG2 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8DS

SG2 8DS, Stevenage has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8DS, encompassing approximately 2245 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8DS 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
  • Marymead Court with total crimes: 2

SG2 8DS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.917.69%
Violence and sexual offences76.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.7062.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Public order10.89-75.00%
Other theft10.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7025.00%
Shoplifting84.45166.67%
Other theft73.5675.00%
Public order43.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-76.92%
Other crime11.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.1430.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.79166.67%
Other theft43.56-50.00%
Shoplifting31.78-70.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.1442.86%
Shoplifting104.45900.00%
Other theft84.45166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.80-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences53.1266.67%
Other theft32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.24125.00%
Other theft34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Shoplifting31.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-40.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences58.91-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.12-16.67%
Other theft22.23-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.01200.00%
Other theft42.67100.00%
Shoplifting21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.91-41.67%
Shoplifting43.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-85.71%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.810.00%
Vehicle crime75.340.00%
Shoplifting73.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG2 8DS 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. Marymead Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lodge Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Culrose Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Forest Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ashburnam Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Chace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marymead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1