Total Crime Rate
69.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
36.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Derby Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor , and the 114th lowest crime rate of 246 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 Derby Way (SG1 5TJ) in the last 12 months was 69.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% higher than the Manor average (43.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Derby Way (SG1 5TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Derby Way. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stevenage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sefton Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Epsom Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sefton Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanley Road | — |
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