SG2 9YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG2 9YB

SG2 9YB, Stevenage has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This SG2 9YB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG2 postcode area, which has experienced 232 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG2 9YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG2 9YB, encompassing approximately 3768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG2 9YB area, explore the SG2 9YB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG2 9YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paddocks Close with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Barnwell with total crimes: 3

SG2 9YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.2343.75%
Public order26.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9645.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.25-50.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.02-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences113.18-35.29%
Other theft32.9250.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.62-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour144.5155.56%
Burglary23.72100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.08111.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.040.00%
Public order32.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3728.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.39-18.18%
Public order22.390.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.1083.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.92-53.33%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9850.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Shoplifting20.53-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.08140.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-58.33%
Shoplifting51.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.000.00%
Shoplifting164.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.250.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202416
June 202411
May 202417
April 202419
March 20249
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238
August 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232
August 202316

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

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Paddocks Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Elm Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Barnwell
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. The Hornbeams
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. School Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Sean
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ridlins End
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shephall Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Ridings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashleigh
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warners Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Green East
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Peartree Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Taywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Foxfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. The Hyde
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hayley Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1