Crime Rate in Bandley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bandley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bandley Hill, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bandley Hill crime rate of 1.50 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 Bandley Hill, encompassing approximately 21,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bandley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sisson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Skylark Corner with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bandley Hill?

To understand the safety of Bandley Hill, we need to analyze Bandley Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Bandley Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 444 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bandley Hill recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Bandley Hill had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 464 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bandley Hill recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stevenage, Bandley Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bandley Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bandley Hill has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Bandley Hill crimes were 444. The crime rate of Bandley Hill in 2024 was 20.88 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bandley Hill were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.82 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
Old Town135 31,176 31,088 3
Woodfield102 4799 4774 4
Shephall64 6626 5550 5
Pin Green68 5575 6545 7
Chells48 8568 7546 6
St Nicholas55 7516 10379 11
Symonds Green40 9546 8408 10
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Longmeadow36 11303 12331 12
Manor20 13277 13259 13

Bandley Hill 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 202510
March 202515
February 202514
January 202518
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Bandley Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sisson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Skylark Corner (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blackberry Mead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ten Acres Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Oakleaf Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Carters Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Edmonds Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sparrow Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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