Crime in Martins Wood, Stevenage
Comprehensive safety analysis for Martins Wood, localized within Stevenage.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
Safety Rating
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12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Pacatian Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Martins Way Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Bradman Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Wisden Road Map | Other crime: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Ascot Crescent Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sefton Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Tacitus Close Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Jessop 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
Engagement Events
Online Safety Talk: Sexting - Parents Meeting
other6:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Chells, Stevenage
Business Survey - The Glebe
other1:30 PM — 2:30 PM
The Glebe Stevenage
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