Crime Rate in Stevenage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stevenage

The total recorded crimes in Stevenage, UK in February 2026 are around 812 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stevenage crime rate of 9.07 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (323) incidents (3.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (8.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Stevenage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Monkswood Way with total crimes: 22

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Stevenage has recorded 812 crimes with crime rate of 9.07 ranking 61th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers504 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,037 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 510,013 58,982 5
Welwyn Hatfield828 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Stevenage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 118 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (313 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (109 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 336 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (360 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (126 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (375 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (141 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (344 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (184 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2011 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026118
January 2026109
December 2025111
November 2025105
October 2025126
September 2025141
August 2025184
July 2025230
June 2025196
May 2025199
April 2025189
March 2025176
February 2025127

A total of 806 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202672
January 202680
December 202549
November 202555
October 202567
September 202548
August 202547
July 202570
June 202560
May 202567
April 202567
March 202555
February 202569

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20256
November 20258
October 202519
September 202511
August 20255
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 456 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202645
December 202555
November 202542
October 202541
September 202533
August 202520
July 202519
June 202518
May 202530
April 202540
March 202536
February 202519

A total of 766 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202660
December 202546
November 202552
October 202579
September 202577
August 202561
July 202583
June 202547
May 202553
April 202552
March 202562
February 202545

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20258
November 20256
October 20253
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 837 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202658
December 202585
November 202574
October 202566
September 202557
August 202572
July 202566
June 202567
May 202555
April 202556
March 202569
February 202570

A total of 4267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 328.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 375 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026323
January 2026313
December 2025336
November 2025322
October 2025360
September 2025375
August 2025344
July 2025365
June 2025332
May 2025322
April 2025271
March 2025343
February 2025261

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 20252
November 20257
October 202510
September 202511
August 202510
July 202510
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 209 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202620
December 202520
November 202510
October 202522
September 202522
August 202512
July 202518
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202524
February 202518

A total of 319 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202647
December 202536
November 202530
October 202520
September 202527
August 202518
July 202521
June 202512
May 202519
April 202517
March 202527
February 202514

A total of 773 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202656
December 202571
November 202557
October 202560
September 202559
August 202570
July 202561
June 202574
May 202566
April 202549
March 202555
February 202536

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202614
December 202512
November 202518
October 202523
September 202513
August 202520
July 202513
June 202521
May 202520
April 202524
March 202510
February 202520

A total of 110 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202513
November 20256
October 202512
September 202516
August 202511
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

High Crime Locations Stevenage in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Other theft2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting16
Public order8
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
3. Monkswood Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Other theft1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Other theft2

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