MEDALLS LINK, SG2 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 9DQ

MEDALLS LINK, SG2 9DQ, Stevenage has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This SG2 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 9DQ, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 9DQ area, explore the SG2 9DQ 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 (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SG2 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hadwell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ashleigh with total crimes: 2

MEDALLS LINK, SG2 9DQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79-38.46%
Shoplifting52.47400.00%
Public order41.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1885.71%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.72-12.50%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 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 offences84.63-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.127.69%
Anti-social behaviour114.3257.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.4050.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 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 offences138.6544.44%
Anti-social behaviour74.0240.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78-54.55%
Other crime21.540.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 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 behaviour117.4157.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.40-18.18%
Bicycle theft12.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.72266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.25-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences51.54-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences139.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG2 9DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Hadwell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashleigh
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Valley Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Paddocks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Colts Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mackenzie Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hyde Green North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hydean Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Medalls Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1