Crime Rate in Symonds Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Symonds Green

The total recorded crimes in Symonds Green, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Symonds Green crime rate of 3.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Symonds Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berwick Close with total crimes: 8
  • Symonds Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Scarborough Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Stevenage.

    • 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 areas in the Stevenage.

  • 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 July 2025 the Symonds Green has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Symonds Green)CrimesRank (Symonds Green)CrimesRank (Symonds Green)
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
St Nicholas55 7516 10379 11
Bandley Hill32 12444 11464 8
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Longmeadow36 11303 12331 12
Manor20 13277 13259 13

Symonds Green 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202523
May 202526
April 202517
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 202423
October 202415
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20259
April 202511
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 5 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
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Symonds Green in July 2025

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

1. Berwick Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Symonds Green Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Scarborough Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Caister Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Huntingdon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Angotts Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shepherds Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Shoreham Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kessingland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Skegness Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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