Crime Rates at Gorleston Close, Stevenage, SG1 2JS

Gorleston Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Gorleston Close (SG1 2JS) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.6% lower than the Symonds Green average (75.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gorleston Close (SG1 2JS), the main crime hotspot is near Berwick Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.