Stevenage Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Stevenage, 6.9 crimes were recorded in April 2023, placing the town 8% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime affecting roughly every 145 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.7% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 24.6% of total crimes, though this figure was 44% above the UK average for the same category. Spring weather and the Easter holiday period likely contributed to patterns observed, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with shoplifting and criminal damage both registering rates slightly above or in line with UK averages. The seasonal context of April—marking the transition from winter to spring—may have influenced crime dynamics, as warmer weather and extended daylight hours could alter patterns of public behaviour and activity in local areas.

April 2023 saw a 300% increase in theft from the person compared to March, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This sharp rise, while still representing a small absolute number, highlights a concentrated spike in targeted crimes. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 25.8%, with reports jumping from 124 to 156—an unusual uptick for a category typically more stable throughout the year. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by two-thirds (66.7%), declining from 3 to 1, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in cycling activity or improved security measures. Drug-related crimes fell by 53.8% (26 to 12), a stark reduction that may indicate effective local policing efforts or shifts in illicit activity patterns. The town's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to national trends. Stevenage's rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) was 67% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's suburban character and lower density of high-risk properties.

Stevenage's crime rate in April 2023 (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 21 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents to gauge their personal risk in relation to local activity. Over the course of the month, the probability of being affected by a reported crime was approximately 1 in 145 residents—a rate that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric helps illustrate the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for understanding how these numbers translate to everyday life: for a family of four, the likelihood of encountering a crime in April would be significantly lower than the national average, though certain categories like anti-social behaviour remain elevated. The comparison to the UK average also underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in mitigating specific crime types, such as burglary and vehicle crime, which both registered rates well below national levels.