WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Bedwell, Stevenage

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bedwell, localized within Stevenage.

Total Crimes

218
trending_up +7.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

163.07per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,052

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences71
Anti-social Behaviour47
Shoplifting21
Public Order19
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Drug Offences12
Vehicle Crime11
Other Theft5
Burglary4
Weapons Possession4
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft2
Robbery2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 10Public order: 6Criminal damage and arson: 5
27
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 11Anti-social behaviour: 8Public order: 3
23
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6Anti-social behaviour: 5Violence and sexual offences: 4
20
On or near Nightclub Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Criminal damage and arson: 1
10
On or near Marshgate Map
Shoplifting: 7Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
9
On or near Southgate Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Possession of weapons: 3
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near The Dell Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near A602 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
5

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Local Rank

#13safest in Stevenage

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

106.82per 1k

Local Policing

Stevenage South

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The previous local priorities for the area were:

• Retail crime.
• Anti-social behaviour in busy areas.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Continue to tackle retail crime and associated ASB.
*The Safer Town Centre and Winter of Action initiatives, along with Operation Hotspot have seen increased high visibility and plain clothed patrols in Stevenage to tackle retail crime and associated ASB and this will continue.

Tackle ASB in busy areas
*An increase in police patrols in hot spot areas. Working with partner agencies to target harden problem areas and increase CCTV in key locations.

Tackle reports of drug use, especially in residential communities.
*Acting on intelligence from local residents and neighbourhood surveys to identify offenders.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

The new priorities for May to August are as follows:

• Retail crime and support local businesses.
• Anti-social behaviour involving bikes and e-scooters.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Engagement Events

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1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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