Crime Rate in Stevenage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stevenage

The total recorded crimes in Stevenage, Stevenage in January 2025 are around 749 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stevenage crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stevenage, encompassing approximately 89,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (284) incidents (-4.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (-8.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (77) incidents (22.22% increase)
Stevenage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • A1155 with total crimes: 12

Stevenage Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Stevenage?

To understand the safety of Stevenage, we need to analyze Stevenage crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Stevenage has recorded 10,077 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 112.59 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 100 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,588 crimes with a crime rate of 95.96, ranking it 131 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Stevenage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 10077 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stevenage witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stevenage had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 8,588 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Stevenage witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Stevenage is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Stevenage has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stevenage Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bedwell (156 crimes), and the safest, Manor (19 crimes), is 137 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stevenage.

Similarly, the area of Bedwell (156 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chells North (19 crimes), with a difference of 137 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stevenage.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bedwell156
Roebuck94
Old Town81
Woodfield69
Pin Green53

Safest Wards:

Bandley Hill39
Symonds Green38
Longmeadow36
Chells34
Manor19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bedwell156
Woodfield & Old Town108
Pin Green95
Roebuck94
Martins Wood48

Safest Areas:

Poplars39
Symonds Green38
Broadwater & Bragbury End36
Chells South34
Chells North19

Stevenage Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Stevenage has recorded 749 crimes with crime rate of 8.37 ranking 93th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Stevenage crimes were 10,077. The crime rate of Stevenage in 2024 was 112.59 (year) or 9.38 (month) ranking it 100 danzarous in the UK. Stevenage ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stevenage were around 8,588 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.96 (year) or 8.00 (month) ranking 131 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Stevenage ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Stevenage

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire832 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire750 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers583 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans957 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,122 514,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 610,013 58,982 5
Welwyn Hatfield955 412,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere992 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,499 119,226 117,362 1

Stevenage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (284 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 137 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (303 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (293 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (157 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (307 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (182 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 301 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (538 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (348 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202458
November 202454
October 202458
September 202451
August 202451
July 202473
June 2024116

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 172 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202424
August 202417
July 202426
June 202440

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202419
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202416
July 202418
June 202412

A total of 2608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 326.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 538 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025284
December 2024296
November 2024303
October 2024286
September 2024293
August 2024307
July 2024301
June 2024538

A total of 592 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 202463
November 202464
October 202464
September 202447
August 202468
July 202459
June 2024150

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202413
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202418
November 202433
October 202413
September 202420
August 202411
July 202420
June 202442

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202424
November 202429
October 202428
September 202423
August 202414
July 202410
June 202466

A total of 1411 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 176.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025126
December 2024137
November 2024150
October 2024144
September 2024157
August 2024182
July 2024167
June 2024348

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202446
November 202452
October 202476
September 202480
August 202449
July 202459
June 202480

A total of 502 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202439
November 202465
October 202463
September 202455
August 202470
July 202457
June 2024100

High Crime Locations Stevenage in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. A1155 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft6
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Other theft10
Theft from the person1

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