BENSTEDE, SG2 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8JL

BENSTEDE, SG2 8JL, Stevenage has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8JL, encompassing approximately 2628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Leys with total crimes: 6
  • Lygrave with total crimes: 2
  • Oaks Cross with total crimes: 1

BENSTEDE, SG2 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-40.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.420.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%

In June 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 offences53.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.90100.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-60.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6633.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.90-50.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In November 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 offences64.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Leys
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lygrave
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oaks Cross
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Osterley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wychdell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mandeville
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sleaps Hyde
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1