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Crime

Crime in Symonds Green

Symonds Green had 147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 96.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 13 Stevenage areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Stevenage area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SG1, Stevenage · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Symonds Green

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96.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 13Stevenage rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 45 Apr 43 May 47 Jun 50 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5739%
anti-social behaviour4833%
drugs107%
criminal damage85%
theft64%
public order64%
vehicle crime53%
shoplifting21%

Symonds Green against Stevenage

TypeSymonds Green per 1,000Middle Stevenage areaChange
Violence37.544.2▲ 16%
Burglary1.32.7–
Vehicle crime3.33.2–
Anti-social behaviour31.625.6▲ 20%
Theft and robbery5.36.7–

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%
Todds Green212.4▼ 1%
Fishers Green164.7▼ 1%
Old Town157.1▲ 8%
Stevenage154.2▲ 5%
Symonds Green96.7▲ 5%
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 Symonds Green a safe area?

Symonds Green had about 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 13 Stevenage areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Symonds Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (48) and drugs (10).