Steeton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a continuation of Steeton's relatively low crime trajectory, with the area recording 33 crimes across 5,222 residents—a rate of 6.3 per 1,000, 26.7% below the UK average. This figure reflects a 17.5% month-on-month decline from the previous rate of 7.7, a trend consistent with the seasonal rhythm of built-up areas during summer, when increased community engagement and outdoor activity may contribute to lower crime rates. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (45.5% of total incidents), burglary (18.2%), and anti-social behaviour (9.1%). While violence and sexual offences remained 5% below the UK average, burglary emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000—344% above the national benchmark. This discrepancy may partly explain the overall lower crime rate, as the area's violent crime category was 5% below the UK average, while property crimes like burglary skewed higher. Seasonal factors, including the peak of the tourist season, festivals, and schools being out, likely influenced patterns such as the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences. These spikes may be tied to transient populations or changes in social dynamics during summer, though the area's overall safety profile remains stronger than the UK average.

July 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns across Steeton, with burglary increasing by 500% month-on-month to six reported incidents. This surge, which places burglary at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—344% above the UK average—contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to one. Anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences both doubled compared to June, reflecting potential changes in community dynamics or increased police visibility. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order crimes both declined by 50% and 66.7% respectively, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as summer festivals and higher foot traffic in public spaces. The violent crime category, which accounted for 45.5% of all incidents, remained 5% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a statistic that may partly explain the area's overall lower crime rate despite the burglary spike.

Steeton's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 17.5% compared to the previous month, declining from 7.7 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns seen in built-up areas during summer, when increased community activity and outdoor events may deter certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that reflects the low overall rate and the area's relatively small population of 5,222. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's comparative safety. When viewed in context of the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, Steeton's performance is 26.7% below the national benchmark, a gap that highlights the area's effectiveness in crime prevention strategies relative to other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime than the UK average, though specific categories like burglary remain elevated.