Stotfold Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 saw Stotfold maintain a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 29.3% below the UK average of 8.2. This built-up area within Central Bedfordshire continues to demonstrate a safer profile compared to national figures, with anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) comprising 70.9% of all reported crimes. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely contributes to patterns in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect increased social activity in public spaces. Vehicle crime (9 incidents) and other theft (3 incidents) also featured prominently, though the latter remains 66% below the UK average. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (1 incident) and the absence of reported robbery align with its character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area where property crime may be less prevalent due to lower population density and community cohesion factors. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the breakdown of offences suggests a mix of localised issues and broader seasonal influences, with anti-social behaviour appearing to be a persistent challenge requiring targeted community engagement strategies.

June 2024 witnessed a 20% increase in Stotfold’s crime rate compared to May, driven by a stark 800% rise in vehicle crime—from 1 to 9 incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during warmer weather or changes in local traffic patterns. Other theft also saw a 200% increase, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, though this category remains 66% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents), due to improved security measures or seasonal deterrence. Anti-social behaviour remains the most significant category, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 (43.1% of all crimes), 79% above the UK average of 1.4. This disparity suggests localised challenges, linked to community dynamics or specific environmental factors in Stotfold. Violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) are 42% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of serious violent crime compared to national trends. These findings highlight a combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, with some categories showing marked divergence from UK averages.

Stotfold’s crime rate in June 2024 (5.8 per 1,000) reflects a 20% increase compared to May’s 4.8 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextualised by the area’s smaller population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. When scaled to population size, Stotfold’s crime profile appears to be shaped by its built-up yet relatively sparsely populated character, which may influence both the frequency and types of offences reported. The 20% month-on-month increase, while notable, does not yet indicate a sustained upward trend, and the continued divergence from UK averages in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime suggests that local factors—such as community engagement and environmental design—play a key role in shaping the area’s crime picture. These statistics provide residents with a concrete understanding of their monthly risk profile, though they should be interpreted alongside broader contextual factors.