BROAD OAK WAY, SG2 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8RB

BROAD OAK WAY, SG2 8RB, Stevenage has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.83 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8RB, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SG2 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

BROAD OAK WAY, SG2 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.8315.38%
Violence and sexual offences67.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-50.00%
Other theft21.53-60.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.3918.18%
Violence and sexual offences96.62-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour64.58-40.00%
Other theft53.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.99116.67%
Shoplifting116.62120.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6025.00%
Other theft75.0975.00%
Public order53.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 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 behaviour814.77-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences64.0750.00%
Shoplifting53.06-50.00%
Other theft42.55-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.35133.33%
Shoplifting107.13400.00%
Other theft95.09125.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.58-42.86%
Public order12.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-53.85%
Other theft43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Shoplifting21.53-60.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.32550.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.6220.00%
Shoplifting53.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Other theft32.04-50.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.06-37.50%
Shoplifting42.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-75.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.07-27.27%
Other theft34.070.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Shoplifting11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.8137.50%
Public order65.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.06-44.44%
Other theft32.55200.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Shoplifting21.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5833.33%
Shoplifting84.0714.29%
Vehicle crime54.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55200.00%
Drugs21.53100.00%
Other theft11.02-80.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.8411.11%
Shoplifting75.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-57.14%
Other theft53.0625.00%
Public order22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.130.00%
Other theft44.580.00%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 202413
February 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20232
September 20231

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Green Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Forest Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Chace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monkswood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Monks View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1