WOOD GREEN CLOSE, SG2 8GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8GB

WOOD GREEN CLOSE, SG2 8GB, Stevenage has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8GB 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 8GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8GB, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4

WOOD GREEN CLOSE, SG2 8GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour77.51-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-41.67%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.60100.00%
Public order53.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.01-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences82.40-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.5162.50%
Public order33.90200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4111.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences96.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Shoplifting10.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 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 behaviour53.90-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-76.92%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4185.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.90250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-12.50%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 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. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ashbottom Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hazelmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Braemar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cardiff Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1