Crime Rate in St Nicholas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Nicholas

The total recorded crimes in St Nicholas, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Nicholas crime rate of 1.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Nicholas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Close with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ripon Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Stevenage.

    • 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 areas in the Stevenage.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Nicholas has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Nicholas)CrimesRank (St Nicholas)CrimesRank (St Nicholas)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
Old Town135 31,176 31,088 3
Woodfield102 4799 4774 4
Shephall64 6626 5550 5
Pin Green68 5575 6545 7
Chells48 8568 7546 6
Bandley Hill32 12444 11464 8
Symonds Green40 9546 8408 10
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Longmeadow36 11303 12331 12
Manor20 13277 13259 13

St Nicholas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 20245
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
March 20252
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 20258
April 202516
March 202521
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202414
October 20248
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202514
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations St Nicholas in July 2025

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

1. Coventry Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ripon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Giles Crescent (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Durham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Ely Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Canterbury Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Exeter Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. York Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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