WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Shephall, Stevenage

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shephall, localized within Stevenage.

Total Crimes

52
trending_up +26.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

83.98per 1k
trending_up +1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,466

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences26
Anti-social Behaviour13
Drug Offences3
Burglary2
Other Crime2
Other Theft2
Weapons Possession1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Vehicle Crime1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Long Leaves Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Elm Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Shephall Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Valley Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Breakspear Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Monks View Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Lower Sean Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Upper Sean Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Colts Corner Map
Drugs: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in Stevenage

City Average

106.82per 1k

Local Policing

Stevenage South

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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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

JUL2

Online Safety Talk: Sexting - Parents Meeting

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6:00 PM — 6:30 PM

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Chells, Stevenage

JUL29

Business Survey - The Glebe

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1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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The Glebe Stevenage

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