Crime Rates at Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LZ

Chells Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars , and the 54th 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 Chells Way (SG2 0LZ) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chells Way (SG2 0LZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Douglas Drive, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Scott Road (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.