Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 1.35 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 Old Town, encompassing approximately 99,792 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barclay Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Fairlight Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Old Town?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 1,176 crimes compared to 775. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Old Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stevenage average, with 1,088 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Old Town has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 3th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Old Town crimes were 1,176. The crime rate of Old Town in 2024 was 19.86 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Town were around 1,088 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.74 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
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

Old Town 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 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202538
May 202529
April 202547
March 202541
February 202528
January 202536
December 202437
November 202443
October 202436
September 202453
August 202447

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202526
May 202538
April 202521
March 202515
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 20249
August 202429

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Old Town in July 2025

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

1. Barclay Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fairlight Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Bowling Green (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Kilby Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hawkes Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ellis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trafford Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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