SG2 8GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8GA

SG2 8GA, Stevenage has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8GA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG2 postcode area, which has experienced 232 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG2 8GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8GA, encompassing approximately 3275 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SG2 8GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braemar Close with total crimes: 7
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 5
  • Spencer Way with total crimes: 3

SG2 8GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.24-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.3640.00%
Public order52.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.55140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.66-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.49-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.8855.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.27-50.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.75500.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6616.67%
Other theft32.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-71.43%
Shoplifting31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-25.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.7723.08%
Violence and sexual offences54.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.050.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20245
May 202416
April 202410
March 202412
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Braemar Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Windsor Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spencer Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tye End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willows Link
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tintern Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kimbolton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkeley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spring Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Noke
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1