Crime Rate in Bedwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwell

The total recorded crimes in Bedwell, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwell crime rate of 9.94 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 Bedwell, encompassing approximately 20,513 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (1.92% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Bedwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17

How safe is Bedwell?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Bedwell reported a higher crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 2,357 crimes compared to 775. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bedwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Bedwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stevenage average, with 1,590 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bedwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stevenage, Bedwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bedwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bedwell has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 9.94 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Bedwell crimes were 2,357. The crime rate of Bedwell in 2024 was 114.90 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedwell were around 1,590 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.51 (year) or 6.46 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwell)CrimesRank (Bedwell)CrimesRank (Bedwell)
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
Bandley Hill34 11444 11464 8
Symonds Green47 8546 8408 10
St Nicholas29 12516 10379 11
Manor16 13277 13259 13

Bedwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202552
March 202541
February 202525
January 202531
December 202430
November 202425
October 202435
September 202434
August 202438
July 202429
June 202474
May 202443

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202413
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202417
October 202413
September 20248
August 202426
July 202415
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202518
December 202413
November 20248
October 202423
September 202413
August 202414
July 202411
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 785 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202545
March 202561
February 202547
January 202551
December 202459
November 202456
October 202458
September 202456
August 202470
July 202451
June 2024104
May 202452

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
May 20244

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202522
February 202517
January 202517
December 202417
November 202418
October 202421
September 202413
August 202415
July 202421
June 202454
May 202412

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bedwell in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Drugs2
Other crime1
4. Silam Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Garden Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Eastgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Southgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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