Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Stevenage, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 0.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Lines Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Old Town has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stevenage)CrimesRank (Stevenage)CrimesRank (Stevenage)
Bedwell193 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck125 21,344 21,192 2
Woodfield72 4799 4774 4
Shephall52 6626 5550 5
Martins Wood69 5546 9462 9
Chells39 12568 7546 6
Pin Green44 8575 6545 7
Symonds Green44 7546 8408 10
Bandley Hill36 13444 11464 8
St Nicholas43 9516 10379 11
Manor41 10277 13259 13
Longmeadow40 11303 12331 12

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 202428
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202528
January 202536
December 202437
November 202443
October 202436
September 202453
August 202447
July 202445
June 202466
May 202433
April 202430

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 20249
August 202429
July 202423
June 202438
May 202416
April 202421

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
April 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
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Old Town in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Lines Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Titmus Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Headingley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Trent Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Chambers Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Fairlight Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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