Crime Rate in Stevenage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stevenage

The total recorded crimes in Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 973 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stevenage crime rate of 10.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (365) incidents (9.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (230) incidents (17.35% increase)
  • Public order: (83) incidents (76.60% increase)
Stevenage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

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 (187 crimes), and the safest, Manor (20 crimes), is 167 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stevenage.

Similarly, the area of Bedwell (187 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chells North (20 crimes), with a difference of 167 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stevenage.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bedwell187
Roebuck148
Old Town135
Woodfield102
Pin Green68

Safest Wards:

Symonds Green40
Martins Wood38
Longmeadow36
Bandley Hill32
Manor20

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bedwell187
Woodfield & Old Town180
Roebuck148
Pin Green125
Shephall64

Safest Areas:

Symonds Green40
Martins Wood38
Broadwater & Bragbury End36
Poplars32
Chells North20

Stevenage Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stevenage has recorded 973 crimes with crime rate of 10.87 ranking 75th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

Stevenage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 365 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 230 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (332 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (322 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (199 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (271 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (189 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (343 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (176 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 766 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202567
May 202555
April 202556
March 202569
February 202570
January 202577
December 202463
November 202464
October 202464
September 202447
August 202468

A total of 202 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202520
April 202524
March 202510
February 202520
January 202519
December 202419
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 3663 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 305.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025365
June 2025332
May 2025322
April 2025271
March 2025343
February 2025261
January 2025284
December 2024296
November 2024303
October 2024286
September 2024293
August 2024307

A total of 99 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 2013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025230
June 2025196
May 2025199
April 2025189
March 2025176
February 2025127
January 2025126
December 2024137
November 2024150
October 2024144
September 2024157
August 2024182

A total of 298 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202530
April 202540
March 202536
February 202519
January 202518
December 202424
November 202429
October 202428
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 686 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202574
May 202566
April 202549
March 202555
February 202536
January 202553
December 202439
November 202465
October 202463
September 202455
August 202470

A total of 194 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202524
February 202518
January 202516
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202424
August 202417

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202519
April 202517
March 202527
February 202514
January 202532
December 202418
November 202433
October 202413
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 749 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202560
May 202567
April 202567
March 202555
February 202569
January 202558
December 202446
November 202452
October 202476
September 202480
August 202449

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 663 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202547
May 202553
April 202552
March 202562
February 202545
January 202549
December 202458
November 202454
October 202458
September 202451
August 202451

High Crime Locations Stevenage in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
5. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
6. Hazelmere Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11

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