Total Crime Rate
111.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stevenage has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 districts in East of England region and the 80th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (East of England), it has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 districts.
The overall crime rate in Stevenage in the last 12 months was 111.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% higher than the East of England region average (81.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Stevenage’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3,782 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 73 cases , down -1.4% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 20.8% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -17.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4,650 (≈ 51.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 111.3 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedwell | 238.9 | 127.6 (115%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Roebuck | 169.9 | 58.6 (53%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Almond Hill | 125.1 | 13.8 (12%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 4 | Woodfield | 124.4 | 13.1 (12%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 5 | Old Town | 106.6 | -4.7 (-4%) | High 8/10 |
| 6 | Longmeadow | 76.1 | -35.3 (-32%) | High 7/10 |
| 7 | Symonds Green | 75.2 | -36.1 (-32%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 8 | Shephall | 70.2 | -41.1 (-37%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 9 | Chells | 68.6 | -42.8 (-38%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 10 | St Nicholas | 66.4 | -44.9 (-40%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 11 | Martins Wood | 59.9 | -51.4 (-46%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 12 | Bandley Hill & Poplars | 56.9 | -54.4 (-49%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 13 | Manor | 39.6 | -71.7 (-64%) | Low 3/10 |
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