Total Crime Rate
133.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colestrete Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell , and the 64th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Colestrete Close (SG1 1RF) in the last 12 months was 133.1 per 1,000 residents and was 44.3% lower than the Bedwell average (238.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 81.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 32 (β 99.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 52.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colestrete Close (SG1 1RF), the main crime hotspot is near Bedwell Crescent. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bedwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillside | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shephall View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mead Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedwell Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bedwell Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colestrete Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colestrete Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillmead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillmead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Twinwoods | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park/Open Space | β |
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