Crime Rate in Bandley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bandley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bandley Hill, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bandley Hill crime rate of 1.60 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bandley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Foxfield with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Bandley Hill has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)CrimesRank (Bandley Hill)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck81 41,344 21,192 2
Old Town119 21,176 31,088 3
Woodfield82 3799 4774 4
Shephall43 9626 5550 5
Martins Wood63 5546 9462 9
Chells42 10568 7546 6
Pin Green59 6575 6545 7
Longmeadow48 7303 12331 12
Symonds Green47 8546 8408 10
St Nicholas29 12516 10379 11
Manor16 13277 13259 13

Bandley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202515
February 202514
January 202518
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Foxfield (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shearwater Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Ten Acres Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Jackdaw Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parishes Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carters Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Edmonds Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parker'S Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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