Stevenage Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 91,774, Stevenage's 867 reported crimes in May 2025 equate to a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents—17.3% above the UK average of 8.1. This rate places Stevenage firmly in the higher bracket of local authority districts, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%) and shoplifting (7.7%). The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prominence of violent and disorderly incidents. The high proportion of violence-related crimes may be influenced by the town's proximity to London and its status as a commuter hub, where transient populations and late-night activity could amplify tensions. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, may be exacerbated by the area's retail and leisure facilities, which attract both residents and visitors. Shoplifting, while lower than violence, remains a persistent issue, tied to the presence of large retail outlets in the town centre. These patterns suggest that local factors—such as the timing of May bank holidays, increased foot traffic, and the interplay between residential and commercial areas—play a significant role in shaping crime trends. The data also reveals a mixed picture compared to the UK average: while violent crime is higher, vehicle crime and burglary are below national levels, indicating that Stevenage's crime profile is shaped by a combination of local characteristics and broader regional trends.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, with reported cases doubling from 2 to 4. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, potentially linked to the area's cycling infrastructure and community events. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 44.4%, from 9 to 13 incidents, a shift that may reflect broader local dynamics or unreported trends. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 25%, dropping from 40 to 30, a decline that could be attributed to reduced traffic during May's bank holidays or seasonal changes in parking patterns. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences, the most common category (37.1% of total), are 24% above the UK average. This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence is concentrated. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary are both below UK averages, with vehicle crime 25% lower and burglary 29% lower, suggesting that certain aspects of Stevenage's crime profile differ significantly from national patterns.

Stevenage's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.7. This translates to roughly 28 crimes reported each day across the district, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 92,000 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the scale of incidents relative to population size. While this rate is higher than the UK average, it is crucial to contextualise these figures within local patterns. For instance, the 17.3% gap between Stevenage's rate and the UK average is not uniform across crime types—violence and sexual offences, for example, are 24% above the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as increased socialising during longer evenings in May, may contribute to specific crime trends. The daily crime count and monthly exposure rate also offer residents a tangible sense of risk, with the former illustrating the pace of incidents and the latter providing a snapshot of how frequently crime affects the community on a per-resident basis.