Crime Rate in Symonds Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Symonds Green

The total recorded crimes in Symonds Green, Stevenage, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Symonds Green crime rate of 3.56 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 Symonds Green, encompassing approximately 12,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Symonds Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scarborough Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Skegness Road with total crimes: 7
  • Berwick Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Symonds Green?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Symonds Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 546 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Symonds Green recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Symonds Green had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 408 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Symonds Green recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Symonds Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Symonds Green has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Symonds Green crimes were 546. The crime rate of Symonds Green in 2024 was 44.21 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Symonds Green were around 408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.03 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 10 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
Bandley Hill36 13444 11464 8
St Nicholas43 9516 10379 11
Manor41 10277 13259 13
Longmeadow40 11303 12331 12

Symonds Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (15 incidents).

February 2025 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 202423
October 202415
September 202416
August 202415
July 202415
June 202442
May 202418
April 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202417
June 202420
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Symonds Green in March 2025

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

1. Scarborough Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Skegness Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Berwick Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Symonds Green Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prestatyn Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blakeney Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redcar Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Minehead Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shoreham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Corton Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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