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Crime in Bedwell

Bedwell had 646 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 220.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 13 Stevenage areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 104% above the middle Stevenage area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

SG1, Stevenage · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bedwell

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220.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 13Stevenage rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common206 in 3 months

Month by month

179 Mar 203 Apr 180 May 198 Jun 249 Jul 199 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bedwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20632%
anti-social behaviour14923%
shoplifting9515%
public order467%
theft325%
criminal damage284%
drugs213%
burglary193%

Bedwell against Stevenage

TypeBedwell per 1,000Middle Stevenage areaChange
Violence70.344.2▲ 10%
Burglary6.52.7▲ 58%
Vehicle crime3.13.2▼ 62%
Anti-social behaviour50.925.6▲ 21%
Theft and robbery20.16.7▲ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bedwell220.6▲ 15%
Roebuck168▼ 1%
Old Town157.1▲ 8%
Stevenage154.2▲ 5%
Pin Green119.5▲ 25%
Shephall97.2▲ 12%
Chells60.8▼ 2%
See every Stevenage area ranked on the crime in Stevenage page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bedwell a safe area?

Bedwell had about 220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 13 Stevenage areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bedwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (206), followed by anti-social behaviour (149) and shoplifting (95).