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Crime

Crime in Chells

Chells had 176 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 13 Stevenage areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Stevenage area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

SG2, Stevenage · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chells

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60.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 13Stevenage rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common71 in 3 months

Month by month

62 Mar 45 Apr 73 May 50 Jun 60 Jul 66 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7140%
anti-social behaviour3721%
theft169%
criminal damage95%
shoplifting95%
public order74%
other crime63%
drugs63%

Chells against Stevenage

TypeChells per 1,000Middle Stevenage areaChange
Violence24.544.2▼ 5%
Burglary1.72.7–
Vehicle crime1.73.2–
Anti-social behaviour12.825.6▼ 7%
Theft and robbery6.66.7▲ 58%

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%
Pin Green119.5▲ 25%
Poplars108.3▲ 5%
Shephall97.2▲ 12%
St Nicholas81.5▲ 38%
Chells60.8▼ 2%
Chells Manor54.3▲ 9%
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 Chells a safe area?

Chells had about 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 13 Stevenage areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chells?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (71), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and theft (16).