Crime Rate in Bedwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwell

The total recorded crimes in Bedwell, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 187 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwell crime rate of 9.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (52.94% 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: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

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 July 2025 the Bedwell has recorded 187 crimes with crime rate of 9.12 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwell)CrimesRank (Bedwell)CrimesRank (Bedwell)
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
Bandley Hill32 12444 11464 8
Symonds Green40 9546 8408 10
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Longmeadow36 11303 12331 12
Manor20 13277 13259 13

Bedwell 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202514
April 202512
March 202522
February 202517
January 202517
December 202417
November 202418
October 202421
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202517
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202518
December 202413
November 20248
October 202423
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202570
May 202575
April 202545
March 202561
February 202547
January 202551
December 202459
November 202456
October 202458
September 202456
August 202470

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202547
May 202553
April 202552
March 202541
February 202525
January 202531
December 202430
November 202425
October 202435
September 202434
August 202438

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202417
October 202413
September 20248
August 202426

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

High Crime Locations Bedwell in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Marshgate (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southgate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Silam Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Garden Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. The Dell (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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