Crime Rate in Shephall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shephall

The total recorded crimes in Shephall, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shephall crime rate of 2.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Shephall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shackleton Spring with total crimes: 5
  • Ridlins End with total crimes: 5
  • Monks View 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 areas in the Stevenage.

    • 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 areas in the Stevenage.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shephall has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shephall)CrimesRank (Shephall)CrimesRank (Shephall)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck81 41,344 21,192 2
Old Town119 21,176 31,088 3
Woodfield82 3799 4774 4
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

Shephall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202432
May 202425

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202518
February 202522
January 202519
December 202414
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202423
July 202420
June 202432
May 202437

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Shackleton Spring (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Ridlins End (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Monks View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shackledell (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Paddocks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wigram Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hydean Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Oakwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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