DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, SG2 8RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8RY

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, SG2 8RY, Stevenage has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8RY 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 8RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8RY, encompassing approximately 3538 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nokeside with total crimes: 4

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, SG2 8RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences98.4812.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.5414.29%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.26-12.50%
Public order21.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.04140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-52.94%
Public order32.260.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.7621.43%
Violence and sexual offences54.80-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.9627.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.96-40.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.3322.22%
Violence and sexual offences103.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.07-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.54-11.11%
Other theft32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.6342.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.83-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-40.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.8366.67%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences63.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-71.43%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.980.00%
Vehicle crime61.980.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202417
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 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. Marymead Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lodge Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Culrose Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. The Willows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Nodes Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parkway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ashburnam Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ashbottom Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hazelmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Marymead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1