HOLLY LEYS, SG2 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8JA

HOLLY LEYS, SG2 8JA, Stevenage has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8JA, encompassing approximately 4191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG2 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4
  • Elbow Lane with total crimes: 3

HOLLY LEYS, SG2 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.978.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-44.44%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.11-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.86125.00%
Public order62.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.68142.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.95300.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour73.82-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences71.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.34-30.77%
Public order32.150.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 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 behaviour136.44333.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.10-11.11%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences62.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0650.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 8JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brook Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nokeside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elbow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walsham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Oundle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ashbottom Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Braemar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cardiff Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wychdell
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mandeville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1