Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 1.19 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-38.30% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Old Town has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck81 41,344 21,192 2
Woodfield82 3799 4774 4
Shephall43 9626 5550 5
Martins Wood63 5546 9462 9
Chells42 10568 7546 6
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

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202547
March 202541
February 202528
January 202536
December 202437
November 202443
October 202436
September 202453
August 202447
July 202445
June 202466
May 202433

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202521
March 202515
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 20249
August 202429
July 202423
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Old Town in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fairlight Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Titmus Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Rowan Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Kilby Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ellis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Hawkes Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

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