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

Overview of Crime in SG2 8PJ

ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PJ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8PJ, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SG2 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4
  • Elbow Lane with total crimes: 3

ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68100.00%
Shoplifting52.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-20.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-55.56%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In July 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 offences97.35350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-20.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0125.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-81.82%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences116.35120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-20.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences55.34-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.6725.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences85.68-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.6733.33%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.35-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-40.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-25.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences44.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-66.67%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.000.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 202414
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 8PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nokeside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elbow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Taywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lismore
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Park View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. The Willows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Longfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1