WALSHAM CLOSE, SG2 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 8SS

WALSHAM CLOSE, SG2 8SS, Stevenage has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This SG2 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 8SS, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 8SS area, explore the SG2 8SS 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 (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG2 8SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Walsham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 2

WALSHAM CLOSE, SG2 8SS 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.80-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8122.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.860.00%
Public order51.75150.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21-33.33%
Other theft32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%

In May 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 offences95.96125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-25.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.86-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.360.00%
Shoplifting62.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.21-16.67%
Other theft21.750.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-75.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.800.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Walsham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Braemar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cardiff Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blenheim Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Oakwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kenilworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Wychdell
    Total1
    Other theft1