Crime in Chells, Stevenage
Comprehensive safety analysis for Chells, localized within Stevenage.
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Annual Crime Rate
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Barham Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Chells Way Map | Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Keller Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Anderson Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Siddons Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Darwin Road Map | Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Cromwell Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bernhardt Crescent Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brunel Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
The previous local priorities for the area were:
• Retail crime.
• Anti-social behaviour in busy areas.
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Continue to tackle retail crime and associated ASB.
*The Safer Town Centre and Winter of Action initiatives, along with Operation Hotspot have seen increased high visibility and plain clothed patrols in Stevenage to tackle retail crime and associated ASB and this will continue.
Tackle ASB in busy areas
*An increase in police patrols in hot spot areas. Working with partner agencies to target harden problem areas and increase CCTV in key locations.
Tackle reports of drug use, especially in residential communities.
*Acting on intelligence from local residents and neighbourhood surveys to identify offenders.
Actioned: 10 May 2026
The new priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Retail crime and support local businesses.
• Anti-social behaviour involving bikes and e-scooters.
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.
Actioned: 10 May 2026
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