Crime Rate in Woodfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodfield

The total recorded crimes in Woodfield, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodfield crime rate of 12.28 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 Woodfield, encompassing approximately 8,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Woodfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

How safe is Woodfield?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Woodfield reported a higher crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 799 crimes compared to 775. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Woodfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stevenage average, with 774 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stevenage, Woodfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Woodfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodfield has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 12.28 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Woodfield crimes were 799. The crime rate of Woodfield in 2024 was 96.21 (year) or 8.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodfield were around 774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.20 (year) or 7.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodfield)CrimesRank (Woodfield)CrimesRank (Woodfield)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
Old Town135 31,176 31,088 3
Shephall64 6626 5550 5
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

Woodfield 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 55 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202511
April 202512
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 202413
November 202413
October 20244
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202535
May 202536
April 202526
March 202535
February 202524
January 202536
December 202437
November 202426
October 202427
September 202425
August 202431

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Woodfield in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Winchester Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pirton Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. St Davids Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Guildford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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