SG2 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8LY

SG2 8LY, Stevenage has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8LY, encompassing approximately 4399 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8LY area, explore the SG2 8LY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG2 8LY area, visit the SG2 8LY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4

SG2 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.27-22.22%
Shoplifting51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 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 behaviour96.3680.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.05-33.33%
Public order41.8233.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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 offences126.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-50.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.9142.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.27-52.94%
Public order31.82200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.82240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.86-30.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.2342.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.27-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.500.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.730.00%
Shoplifting31.5950.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7387.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 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 offences84.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202417
April 20245
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 20238

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. The Oundle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lismore
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Park View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. The Willows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mandeville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1