SG2 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8QJ

SG2 8QJ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8QJ, encompassing approximately 1397 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Hanover Close with total crimes: 1

SG2 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-40.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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 behaviour512.17-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences43.58-33.33%
Other theft32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.44100.00%
Shoplifting54.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.74-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.290.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.03275.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.74-25.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In April 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 offences414.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.86300.00%
Burglary32.860.00%
Shoplifting22.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.75350.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.4425.00%
Shoplifting33.580.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.59-33.33%
Other theft32.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-75.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.73200.00%
Other theft24.29100.00%
Public order21.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.0314.29%
Public order65.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.29-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.6175.00%
Vehicle crime55.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.580.00%
Shoplifting43.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Drugs22.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.58-69.23%
Other theft32.860.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.300.00%
Other theft35.010.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 202415
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Monkswood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Monks View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shackledell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1