LYGRAVE, SG2 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8JZ

LYGRAVE, SG2 8JZ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8JZ, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8JZ 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

LYGRAVE, SG2 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7122.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.97-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-20.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.0825.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.90450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences83.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences83.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16100.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.34-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences95.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-50.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

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 8JZ 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. The Oundle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lismore
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Park View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wychdell
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mandeville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1