Stotfold Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a mixed picture for Stotfold's crime profile, with some categories showing sharp increases while others declined. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 — highlights the area's continued safety profile. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 29.8% of all incidents (14 cases), closely followed by violence and sexual offences (12 cases, 25.5%). This distribution suggests a focus on community-level issues, with anti-social behaviour slightly exceeding the UK average by 5%. The seasonal context of February as a winter month, with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to the lower violent crime rates observed. However, the 400% jump in vehicle crime and 100% increase in shoplifting indicate emerging patterns that could reflect local factors such as increased vehicle usage during colder weather or targeted retail activity. While the area's overall safety remains evident, these spikes in specific categories suggest the need for ongoing monitoring and community engagement to address underlying causes.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident to five. This sharp spike, though still low in absolute terms, may partly explain by seasonal factors — winter months often see higher vehicle-related incidents due to increased use of private transport in inclement weather. Concurrently, shoplifting surged 100% from zero to six incidents, a shift that could reflect local retail patterns or targeted activity in specific premises. Other theft also doubled, though this remains below the UK average by 64%. Violent crime fell by 45.5% compared to January, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 22 to 12 cases — a change consistent with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity typical of February. Public order offences and criminal damage both halved, suggesting a potential reduction in alcohol-related incidents during this period.

Stotfold's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in January. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity, though deeper analysis reveals shifts within specific categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in local hotspots. When considering population context, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 266 residents highlights that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected, though targeted areas may face concentrated risks. This statistic aligns with the area's character as a relatively low-crime built-up district, where crime is infrequent but not absent. Comparing these figures to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, Stotfold remains significantly safer, though local patterns such as the 5% above UK average for anti-social behaviour suggest room for targeted interventions.