Crime Rate in Roebuck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roebuck

The total recorded crimes in Roebuck, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roebuck crime rate of 5.14 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 Roebuck, encompassing approximately 15,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Roebuck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkswood Way with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Roebuck?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Roebuck reported a higher crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 1,344 crimes compared to 775. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Roebuck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Roebuck experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stevenage average, with 1,192 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Roebuck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roebuck Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roebuck has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Roebuck crimes were 1,344. The crime rate of Roebuck in 2024 was 85.33 (year) or 7.11 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roebuck were around 1,192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.68 (year) or 6.31 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roebuck)CrimesRank (Roebuck)CrimesRank (Roebuck)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Old Town119 21,176 31,088 3
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

Roebuck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202529
February 202535
January 202524
December 202429
November 202426
October 202426
September 202421
August 202426
July 202432

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202530
February 202518
January 202514
December 202423
November 202422
October 202419
September 202414
August 202416
July 202416

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202520
February 202510
January 202520
December 20245
November 202421
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 202417

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202514
February 202528
January 202515
December 202418
November 202425
October 202431
September 202427
August 202419
July 202425

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Roebuck in May 2025

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

1. Monkswood Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Parkway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Monkswood Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Kimbolton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. A1070 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tippet Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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