Crime Rates at Telford Avenue, Stevenage, SG2 0AL

Telford Avenue area has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars , and the 108th 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 Telford Avenue (SG2 0AL) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% higher than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average (56.9 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 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Telford Avenue (SG2 0AL), the main crime hotspot is near Priestly Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.