HERTFORD ROAD, SG2 8SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8SE

HERTFORD ROAD, SG2 8SE, Stevenage has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8SE 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 8SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8SE, encompassing approximately 3685 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8SE area, explore the SG2 8SE 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 (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 8SE 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

HERTFORD ROAD, SG2 8SE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-12.50%
Shoplifting51.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8014.29%
Public order52.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2255.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.9033.33%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.60-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-25.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34-33.33%
Burglary21.090.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.6842.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.71-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.17500.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.87116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.5316.67%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-33.33%
Shoplifting31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.34125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.44500.00%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences85.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences85.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-75.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.900.00%
Shoplifting41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 202416
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 202316

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 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 202420
April 20248
March 202413
February 20246
January 202416
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG2 8SE 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. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Burydale
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. The Willows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Broadwater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ashbottom Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hazelmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Marymead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Melne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Braemar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cardiff Close
    Total1
    Burglary1