Crime Rate in Shephall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shephall

The total recorded crimes in Shephall, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shephall crime rate of 4.20 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Shephall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxleys Road with total crimes: 8
  • Peartree Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Shephall has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shephall)CrimesRank (Shephall)CrimesRank (Shephall)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
Old Town135 31,176 31,088 3
Woodfield102 4799 4774 4
Pin Green68 5575 6545 7
Chells48 8568 7546 6
St Nicholas55 7516 10379 11
Bandley Hill32 12444 11464 8
Symonds Green40 9546 8408 10
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Longmeadow36 11303 12331 12
Manor20 13277 13259 13

Shephall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 202520
April 202515
March 202518
February 202522
January 202519
December 202414
November 202416
October 202420
September 202418
August 202423

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202510
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Shephall in July 2025

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

1. Oxleys Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Peartree Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Randals Hill (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Muntings (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wigram Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hyde Green East (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lower Sean (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Long Leaves (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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