Crime Rate in Chells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chells

The total recorded crimes in Chells, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chells crime rate of 2.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Siddons Road with total crimes: 4
  • Scott Road with total crimes: 4
  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Chells has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chells)CrimesRank (Chells)CrimesRank (Chells)
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
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

Chells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202525
March 202529
February 202513
January 202511
December 202421
November 202422
October 202412
September 202422
August 202411
July 202414
June 202432
May 202430

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Chells in May 2025

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

1. Siddons Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Scott Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Anderson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cherry Trees Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chells Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Priestly Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Keller Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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