ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8PH

ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PH, Stevenage has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8PH 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 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8PH, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elbow Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Greencote Mews with total crimes: 1
  • The Grove with total crimes: 1

ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences65.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-40.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0625.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-77.78%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 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 offences95.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.25-20.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.53400.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.34-18.18%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81200.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6133.33%
Other crime21.450.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-88.89%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.59350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elbow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greencote Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Russell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Taywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Broadhall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Longfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1