Crime Rate in Shephall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shephall

The total recorded crimes in Shephall, Stevenage, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shephall crime rate of 3.41 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 Shephall, encompassing approximately 15,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Shephall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Warners Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shephall Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shephall?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Shephall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 626 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shephall witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shephall had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 550 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shephall witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stevenage, Shephall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shephall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shephall has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Shephall crimes were 626. The crime rate of Shephall in 2024 was 41.06 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shephall were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.07 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 5 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
Old Town92 31,176 31,088 3
Woodfield72 4799 4774 4
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

Shephall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202522
January 202519
December 202414
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202423
July 202420
June 202432
May 202437
April 202422

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202432
May 202425
April 202419

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Shephall in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Warners Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Shephall Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. William Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnwell (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Godfrey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Elm Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Peartree Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cannix Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shackleton Spring (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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