Crime Rates at Kestrel Close, Stevenage, SG2 9PB

Kestrel Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kestrel Close (SG2 9PB) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kestrel Close (SG2 9PB), the main crime hotspot is near Roundmead. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.