Stevenage crime stats
The overall crime rate in Stevenage city is 119.6 crimes per 1,000 which is 119% of the national crime average. Most crimes, 4.1k crimes were violent crimes which is 38.9% of all crimes committed in the area. Violent crime rate is at 131% of national crime rate. Vehicle crime was the fastest growing crime and it increased by 78.5% over the last twelve months.The category of "bicycle theft crime" is the highest ranking crime category when category crime rate is compared to the national average. Bicycle theft crime rate is at 141% of national crime rate which puts Stevenage on 42. position out of 99 England's and Wales' cities in this crime category. Bicycle theft crime makes up 1.0% of all crimes committed in the area. As of March 2026 bicycle theft crime totalled 106 representing an increase 1.9% year-over-year.
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Ranking (99 cities) | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 38.9% | 43. highest | 131% | 4.1k | 17.9% |
| Antisocial behaviour crime | 18.3% | 31. highest | 135% | 1.9k | -5.5% |
| Other theft crime | 7.4% | 14. highest | 134% | 775 | 0.6% |
| Criminal damage and arson crime | 7.1% | 52. highest | 117% | 740 | 15.1% |
| Shoplifting crime | 7.1% | 15. lowest | 102% | 739 | 6.6% |
| Public order crime | 6.9% | 44. lowest | 119% | 721 | 18.2% |
| Vehicle crime | 4.2% | 49. lowest | 99% | 441 | 78.5% |
| Drugs crime | 2.9% | 41. lowest | 96% | 298 | 29.6% |
| Burglary crime | 1.9% | 9. lowest | 61% | 196 | 8.9% |
| Other crime | 1.8% | 41. lowest | 100% | 190 | -12.0% |
| Bicycle theft crime | 1.0% | 42. highest | 141% | 106 | 1.9% |
| Theft from the person crime | 0.9% | 22. highest | 58% | 97 | 18.3% |
| Robbery crime | 0.8% | 24. lowest | 74% | 88 | 37.5% |
| Possession of weapons crime | 0.8% | 27. lowest | 101% | 86 | 10.3% |
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Crime rate ranking | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
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