Crime Rate in Chells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chells

The total recorded crimes in Chells, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chells crime rate of 2.89 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 Chells, encompassing approximately 16,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Chells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chells Way with total crimes: 5
  • Priestly Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ferrier Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chells?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Chells demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 568 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Chells had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 546 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chells witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chells Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chells has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Chells crimes were 568. The crime rate of Chells in 2024 was 34.22 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chells were around 546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.90 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chells)CrimesRank (Chells)CrimesRank (Chells)
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
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

Chells 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202523
April 202525
March 202529
February 202513
January 202511
December 202421
November 202422
October 202412
September 202422
August 202411

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242

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
November 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chells in July 2025

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

1. Chells Way (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Priestly Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferrier Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Siddons Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Edison Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Barham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eliot Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Cavell Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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