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Stevenage crime rate

Overview of Stevenage crime rate

Stevenage’s crime severity is rated as medium, placing it 9th in a comparison with 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. In the year 2023, the area reported 9,380 criminal incidents, against a backdrop of 89,495 residents, translating to a crime rate of 104.81 per 1,000 inhabitants. This rate indicates an 8.42% reduction from the year prior.
Prevalent crime categories in Stevenage encompass Violence and sexual offences (31.7%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (8.1%). The least frequent crimes included Theft from the person (0.9%), Possession of weapons (0.8%), and Robbery (0.4%).
In Stevenage, which is divided into 13 wards, the highest crime rates were recorded in Bedwell (273.9), Roebuck (169.0), and Old Town (131.2), while the safest areas were St Nicholas (62.2), Longmeadow (55.8), and Manor (46.5).
Reviewing the postcode districts within or overlapping Stevenage, SG1 (120.4), SG2 (72.3), and SG5 (69.7) witnessed higher crime rates, whereas the safer districts were SG5 (69.7), SG7 (65.3), and SG4 (43.8).
In Stevenage, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 5.07% in 2020, Other theft by 1.97% in 2022, and Vehicle crime by 3.52% in 2021. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 3.66% in 2021, 3.29% in 2022, and 1.53% in 2023, Bicycle theft by 1.66% in 2021, Shoplifting by 4.42% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.75% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.1% in 2023.

Stevenage crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9380 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2978 (31.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2199 (23.4)%
  • Other theft – 763 (8.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 728 (7.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 723 (7.7)%
  • Public order – 515 (5.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 462 (4.9)%
  • Drugs – 288 (3.1)%
  • Burglary – 221 (2.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 154 (1.6)%
  • Other crime – 147 (1.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 85 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 76 (0.8)%
  • Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Stevenage compare against nearby areas ?

Stevenage ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Stevenage wards

There are 13 wards within Stevenage. Bedwell, Roebuck, Old Town (Stevenage) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Stevenage

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Stevenage. Highest crime rates in SG1, SG2, SG5 .

  • SG1 – 120.4
  • SG2 – 72.3
  • SG5 – 69.7
  • SG7 – 65.3
  • SG4 – 43.8

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Uttlesford crime rate

Overview of Uttlesford crime rate

Crime rating – low.

Situated 18th in terms of safety among nearby boroughs, Uttlesford documented 6,430 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 91,341, the crime rate is 70.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 2.28% reduction from the previous year.

In Uttlesford, the most frequent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (32.9%), Other theft (13.3%), and Anti-social behaviour (12.3%). The least common include Theft from the person (1.5%), Robbery (0.5%), and Bicycle theft (0.3%).

Among the 22 wards of Uttlesford, those with the highest crime figures are Elsenham & Henham (220.3), Stansted South & Birchanger (140.9), and Takeley (129.0). The safest wards are Debden & Wimbish (32.2), The Sampfords (31.4), and Clavering (29.2).

Reviewing postcode districts within Uttlesford, CM24 (128.3), CM1 (126.8), and CM77 (112.1) exhibit the highest crime rates. The most secure are CB10 (53.4), SG8 (53.2), and CB11 (39.5).

In Uttlesford, there has been a notable increase in Other theft with rates climbing by 2.13 in 2022 and by 1.81 in 2023. Additionally, Violence and sexual offences saw a rise of 2.33 in 2021. On the other hand, there has been a significant drop in Anti-social behaviour, with rate changes of -2.94 in 2021, -5.05 in 2022, and -3.54 in 2023. Burglary rates decreased by -2.15 in 2020, while Other theft also fell by -4.66 in the same year. Moreover, Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences saw decreases of -2.22 and -1.91 respectively in 2020.

Uttlesford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6430 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2115 (32.9)%
  • Other theft – 855 (13.3)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 791 (12.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 489 (7.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 472 (7.3)%
  • Public order – 462 (7.2)%
  • Burglary – 369 (5.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 289 (4.5)%
  • Drugs – 170 (2.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 156 (2.4)%
  • Other crime – 115 (1.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 96 (1.5)%
  • Robbery – 29 (0.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 22 (0.3)%

How does Uttlesford compare against nearby areas ?

Uttlesford ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Uttlesford

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Uttlesford. Highest crime rates in CM24, CM1, CM77 .

  • CM24 – 128.3
  • CM1 – 126.8
  • CM77 – 112.1
  • CM22 – 104.6
  • CB1 – 104.3
  • CB21 – 83.2
  • CM23 – 83.1
  • CM17 – 80.2
  • CM7 – 75.0
  • CB6 – 57.2
  • CM6 – 57.2
  • CM3 – 54.5
  • CB10 – 53.4
  • SG8 – 53.2
  • CB11 – 39.5

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East Suffolk crime rate

Overview of East Suffolk crime rate

East Suffolk presents a medium crime situation, ranking 15th out of 25 similar districts in crime frequency. With 16619 incidents recorded in 2023 and a population of 246058, the crime rate stands at 67.54 per 1000 people, marking an 8.88% reduction from the previous year.
Leading crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (41.0%), Anti-social behaviour (14.4%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.2%), while Bicycle theft (0.9%), Theft from the person (0.4%), and Robbery (0.4%) are least common.
East Suffolk is divided into 29 wards, with Harbour & Normanston (209.0), Kirkley & Pakefield (130.9), and Martlesham & Purdis Farm (110.6) experiencing the highest crime rates. The safest wards are Carlford & Fynn Valley (26.3), Rendlesham & Orford (25.9), and Rushmere St Andrew (14.1).
Postcode district analysis reveals NR32 (122.3), IP4 (104.9), and IP3 (85.0) as high-crime areas, while IP13 (36.8), IP15 (30.5), and IP10 (16.3) are significantly safer.
In East Suffolk, there has been an increase in Anti-social behaviour, Criminal damage and arson, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with an additional rise in Violence and sexual offences in 2022. However, 2023 saw decreases in Public order and Violence and sexual offences.

East Suffolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 16619 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6822 (41.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2389 (14.4)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1690 (10.2)%
  • Public order – 1232 (7.4)%
  • Other theft – 1075 (6.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 890 (5.4)%
  • Burglary – 684 (4.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 562 (3.4)%
  • Other crime – 466 (2.8)%
  • Drugs – 346 (2.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 179 (1.1)%
  • Bicycle theft – 154 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 70 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 60 (0.4)%

How does East Suffolk compare against nearby areas ?

East Suffolk ranks 15th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under East Suffolk

There are 19 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with East Suffolk. Highest crime rates in NR32, IP4, IP3 .

  • NR32 – 122.3
  • IP4 – 104.9
  • IP3 – 85.0
  • NR33 – 83.2
  • NR31 – 82.6
  • IP11 – 67.1
  • IP16 – 66.3
  • NR34 – 64.6
  • NR35 – 56.7
  • IP20 – 53.3
  • IP17 – 51.8
  • IP5 – 49.6
  • IP19 – 41.8
  • IP12 – 40.9
  • IP18 – 39.7
  • IP6 – 38.2
  • IP13 – 36.8
  • IP15 – 30.5
  • IP10 – 16.3

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Tendring crime rate

Overview of Tendring crime rate

Tendring’s crime landscape offers a nuanced view into the safety and security of its residents. With a crime rating described as medium, Tendring holds the 14th position in terms of crime rate among 25 neighboring boroughs or local administrative districts. The year 2023 witnessed a total of 13,707 crime incidents, set against a backdrop of 148,292 inhabitants. This translates to a crime rate of 92.43 incidents per 1,000 people, marking a significant decrease of 16.32% compared to the previous year.

The most frequently reported crimes in Tendring include violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.3% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson at 9.0%, and anti-social behavior at 8.6%. On the other end of the spectrum, bicycle theft, robbery, and theft from the person are the least common, each contributing less than 1% to the overall crime statistics.

Diving deeper into Tendring’s geographical divisions, it comprises 32 wards, among which Pier, St James (Tendring), and Harwich & Kingsway emerge as areas with the highest crime rates. Conversely, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford, Kirby Cross, and The Oakleys & Wix represent the wards with the lowest crime figures.

Analyzing the crime rates by postcode districts within Tendring reveals that CO1, CO15, and CO4 are the areas most affected by crime. In contrast, the CO13, CO7, and CO11 districts enjoy the status of being the safest, offering residents and visitors alike a greater sense of security.

In Tendring, there have been fluctuations in crime rates over the past few years. The area experienced an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 4.24% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.07% in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.62% in 2021. On the decline side, Anti-social behaviour saw reductions of -6.67% in 2021, -6.4% in 2022, and -7.16% in 2023, while Criminal damage and arson decreased by -1.79% in 2023, Public order by -2.8% in 2023, Shoplifting by -2.16% in 2020, Vehicle crime by -2.24% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by -2.24% in 2022 and -5.88% in 2023.

Tendring crime incidents by crime type

A total of 13707 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6349 (46.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1228 (9.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1172 (8.6)%
  • Public order – 1153 (8.4)%
  • Other theft – 976 (7.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 665 (4.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 622 (4.5)%
  • Burglary – 479 (3.5)%
  • Drugs – 390 (2.8)%
  • Other crime – 312 (2.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 137 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 87 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 79 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 58 (0.4)%

How does Tendring compare against nearby areas ?

Tendring ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Tendring

There are 9 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Tendring. Highest crime rates in CO1, CO15, CO4 .

  • CO1 – 242.6
  • CO15 – 141.2
  • CO4 – 100.2
  • CO12 – 100.0
  • CO14 – 89.7
  • CO16 – 83.0
  • CO13 – 46.3
  • CO7 – 46.1
  • CO11 – 42.3

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South Cambridgeshire crime rate

Overview of South Cambridgeshire crime rate

Sporting a low crime rating, South Cambridgeshire is positioned 24th in crime rate among 25 neighbouring districts, noting 9,299 incidents in 2023. With a population of 162,119, the district sees a crime rate of 57.36 incidents per 1,000 residents, indicating a 2.28% increase from the prior year.

Leading crime types in South Cambridgeshire are Violence and sexual offences (33.0%), Anti-social behaviour (14.4%), Other theft (9.9%), with rare occurrences of Possession of weapons (0.6%), Robbery (0.4%), Theft from the person (0.4%).

The district encompasses 26 wards, with Milton & Waterbeach (92.6), Swavesey (86.2), Bar Hill (79.5) showing higher crime rates. The safer wards include Shelford (35.0), Barrington (31.9), Balsham (29.5).

Postcode districts within or overlapping South Cambridgeshire reveal CB2 (119.9), PE28 (106.8), CB23 (105.4) as having higher crime rates, while CB10 (53.4), SG8 (53.2), CB3 (23.7) are among the safest.

In South Cambridgeshire, there has been a noticeable trend in crime rates over the recent years. The types of crime that have seen an increase include Other theft with a rate change of 1.65 in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences with a rate change of 1.93 in 2020 and 1.72 in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour, which saw a rate change of -2.27 in 2022.

South Cambridgeshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9299 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3067 (33.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1337 (14.4)%
  • Other theft – 925 (9.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 835 (9.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 826 (8.9)%
  • Public order – 775 (8.3)%
  • Burglary – 581 (6.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 256 (2.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 246 (2.6)%
  • Other crime – 207 (2.2)%
  • Drugs – 116 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 53 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 41 (0.4)%
  • Theft from the person – 34 (0.4)%

How does South Cambridgeshire compare against nearby areas ?

South Cambridgeshire ranks 24th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in South Cambridgeshire wards

There are 26 wards within South Cambridgeshire. Milton & Waterbeach, Swavesey, Bar Hill has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under South Cambridgeshire

There are 18 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with South Cambridgeshire. Highest crime rates in CB2, PE28, CB23 .

  • CB2 – 119.9
  • PE28 – 106.8
  • CB23 – 105.4
  • CB1 – 104.3
  • CB24 – 103.2
  • CB22 – 96.3
  • CB25 – 93.7
  • CB4 – 83.7
  • CB21 – 83.2
  • CB5 – 79.4
  • CB8 – 71.8
  • PE19 – 69.5
  • SG19 – 69.4
  • SG7 – 65.3
  • CB6 – 57.2
  • CB10 – 53.4
  • SG8 – 53.2
  • CB3 – 23.7

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