Stevenage Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Stevenage's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 32.6% of all reported incidents and matching the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This category, which includes assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence, remains the most significant driver of crime in the area. The overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places Stevenage 4% above the UK average of 7.5, a difference that, while statistically notable, is relatively small in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category at 18.1% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 that is 33% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where noise complaints, vandalism, and public intoxication are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night likely contributed to the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The presence of major retail centres, including the Stevenage Retail Park, may also explain the 27% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, though this category remains relatively low at 0.7 per 1,000. The area's commuter demographics, with a significant proportion of residents working in London, may partly explain the 20% above UK average for vehicle crime, as parking lots and transport hubs are common targets. These patterns illustrate how Stevenage's unique socio-economic profile shapes its crime profile, with a focus on violent and disorderly incidents rather than property crimes.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 533.3% as the category expanded from three to 19 incidents. This increase, while notable, remains below the UK average for the same category. Robbery also doubled from zero to nine incidents, a change that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.9% to 130 incidents, a drop that could be linked to the shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such activities. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained 20% above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by the area's commuter demographics and the presence of major transport links. Public order offences also fell by 16.7%, though this category remains 25% below the UK average. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Stevenage, with some categories responding to seasonal context while others remain consistently above or below national benchmarks.

Stevenage's November 2023 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents remained stable compared to the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a -1.6% change. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in policing or community dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 717 reported incidents. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a metric that highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 91,774. This monthly exposure rate is a useful benchmark for residents assessing local safety relative to national trends. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the stability in month-on-month figures indicates that the area's crime profile is not in flux, with no major spikes or drops in any category. The population-scaled perspective shows that the rate is manageable, though the 4% gap above the UK average warrants ongoing monitoring.