MELNE ROAD, SG2 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8LL

MELNE ROAD, SG2 8LL, Stevenage has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8LL, encompassing approximately 4476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8LL area, explore the SG2 8LL Area information page.
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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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8LL 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

MELNE ROAD, SG2 8LL 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 offences116.0322.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.010.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 offences126.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-44.44%
Public order41.12100.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.3628.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.01-50.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.03433.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-22.22%
Burglary21.560.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-70.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-57.14%
Other theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0116.67%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences63.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-50.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-40.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202416
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

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 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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
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 8LL 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. Elbow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walsham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Oundle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wychdell
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mandeville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1