WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Old Town Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Old Town, localized within stevenage.

Total Crimes

115
trending_up +42.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

131.81per 1k
trending_up +1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,573

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences55
Anti-social Behaviour15
Public Order11
Vehicle Crime8
Drug Offences6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Crime6
Other Theft4
Weapons Possession1
Shoplifting1
Theft from Person1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 12Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
14
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Longcroft Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Olde Swann Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Headingley Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Woolners Way Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Albert Street Map
Other crime: 2
2
On or near Julian'S Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Titmus Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within stevenage district.

Local Rank

#10safest in stevenage

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

106.75per 1k

Local Policing

Barnsley North

South Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

DRUG ASSOCIATED CRIMINALITY & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and associated crime in the Old Town and Honeywell area of Barnsley.
YOU TOLD US
This is an area of Barnsley that was once a quiet and safe space for the residents. You told us it is currently rife with drug abuse and associated criminality and that this is bringing the area down.
WE LISTENED
Residents are dealing with open drug use, constant disturbances, property damage and the loss of peace and safety they once had which is frustrating those that live and work in the area. Community PACT meetings captured these concerns.

Issued: 2 Apr 2026

Status Update

WE TAKE ACTION
A significant number of warrants have been executed in the area to disrupt drug activities. Vehicles seized and an increase in stop and searches all ‘tailored and targeted’ to have impact in this area. Working in partnership with BMBC and others, key problematic addresses have been given significant focus and legislation is being used to curtail drug activities in these areas. This is sustained focus and we value the support of the community with these issues.
Housing have also enforced several evictions and closure orders on properties that are continued problematic addresses.

REPORTING
Reports can be made by 999 for emergencies. 101 for non-emergencies. Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 to make a report or visit the SYP online portal to submit a non-emergency report online on the SYP Web page.

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

OFF ROAD BIKE NUISANCE & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Anti-social use of off-road vehicles on Laithes Lane playing fields and surrounding estate
YOU SAID
Illegal off road bike use in this area is causing concern. It’s a worry about noise and potential danger riding on the estates and also the damage to communal grass areas such as the parks
WE LISTENED
You told us when it was happening and in some cases who was doing this. Community PACT meetings captured these concerns.

Issued: 2 Apr 2026

Status Update

WE TAKE ACTION
Regular off-road bike operations in collaboration with partners, utilising the Councils CCTV van and the South Yorkshire Police Off Road Bike Team as well as the use of drones and when available NPAS and Roads Policing Group proving great results.
There has recently been a decrease in the number of reports of this nature, however this remains a priority.
With partners we have visited offenders and prosecuted them, and they have been given warning and advice regarding their tenancies.
We value the continued support and information from our residents in the community. This support really pays dividends ensuring we plan correctly and get the right resources in the right spaces at the right time to have impact.

REPORTING
Reports can be made by 999 for emergencies. 101 for non-emergencies. Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 to make a report or visit the SYP online portal to submit a non-emergency report online on the SYP Web page.

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY21

Barnsley North PACT Meeting

meeting

Police And Communities Together meeting is an opportunity for local residents, community groups, counsellors and neighbourhood police officers to come together and discuss issues affecting the local area.

schedule

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent

JUL28

Barnsley North PACT Meeting

meeting

Police And Communities Together meeting is an opportunity for local residents, community groups, counsellors and neighbourhood police officers to come together and discuss issues affecting the local area.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent

OCT1

Barnsley North PACT Meeting

meeting

Police And Communities Together meeting is an opportunity for local residents, community groups, counsellors and neighbourhood police officers to come together and discuss issues affecting the local area.

schedule

4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent

NOV26

Barnsley North PACT Meeting

meeting

Police And Communities Together meeting is an opportunity for local residents, community groups, counsellors and neighbourhood police officers to come together and discuss issues affecting the local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent

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