Crime Rate in Woodfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodfield

The total recorded crimes in Woodfield, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodfield crime rate of 9.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Woodfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Woodfield has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 9.87 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodfield)CrimesRank (Woodfield)CrimesRank (Woodfield)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck81 41,344 21,192 2
Old Town119 21,176 31,088 3
Shephall43 9626 5550 5
Martins Wood63 5546 9462 9
Chells42 10568 7546 6
Pin Green59 6575 6545 7
Longmeadow48 7303 12331 12
Bandley Hill34 11444 11464 8
Symonds Green47 8546 8408 10
St Nicholas29 12516 10379 11
Manor16 13277 13259 13

Woodfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202526
March 202535
February 202524
January 202536
December 202437
November 202426
October 202427
September 202425
August 202431
July 202428
June 202458
May 202425

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 202413
November 202413
October 20244
September 202419
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Woodfield in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lister Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hitchin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Middlesborough Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Winchester Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Albans Link (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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