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Burglary Rates in Old Town

Stevenage, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Old Town recorded 41 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 23% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

41

4.16 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,774

281.4 per 1,000 residents

23% above the UK average55% above the East of England regional average

How does Old Town rank?

Within Stevenage

2 of 13 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

76th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
5
5
5
2
1
8
3
2
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
928
33%
Other Crime
723
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
545
20%
Shoplifting
254
9%
Vehicle Crime
107
4%
Drug Offences
101
4%
Theft from Person
43
2%
Burglary
41
1%
Robbery
32
1%

Property mix in Old Town

Source: Census 2021 · 4,450 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 28%Terraced 18%Flats 44%

The most common property type in Old Town is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Old Town homeowners

Most homes in Old Town are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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