Crime Rate in St Nicholas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Nicholas

The total recorded crimes in St Nicholas, Stevenage, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Nicholas crime rate of 1.41 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 St Nicholas, encompassing approximately 30,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Nicholas Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Coventry Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Nicholas?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, St Nicholas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 516 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Nicholas recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Nicholas had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 379 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Nicholas recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Nicholas Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Nicholas has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total St Nicholas crimes were 516. The crime rate of St Nicholas in 2024 was 16.98 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Nicholas were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.47 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking 11 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
Shephall52 6626 5550 5
Martins Wood69 5546 9462 9
Chells39 12568 7546 6
Pin Green44 8575 6545 7
Symonds Green44 7546 8408 10
Bandley Hill36 13444 11464 8
Manor41 10277 13259 13
Longmeadow40 11303 12331 12

St Nicholas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 20245
September 202415
August 20248
July 202415
June 202418
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202414
October 20248
September 202413
August 202417
July 202417
June 202438
May 202415
April 202417

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 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 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Nicholas in March 2025

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

1. York Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Coventry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Exeter Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Admiral Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ely Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Canterbury Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Ripon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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