Stotfold Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Stotfold’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 22 incidents, translating to a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents — 33% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 40.7% below the national average, a stark contrast to the UK’s broader trend. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 30% of the total.4 per 1,000 is 9% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect local factors such as community density or social dynamics that amplify certain types of disorder. The seasonal context of October — with darker evenings and the approach of Halloween — likely influences patterns of both violent and property crime. For instance, the rise in criminal damage and arson, though small in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal events or increased vandalism during the month. However, other categories such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain well below UK averages, suggesting that Stotfold’s built-up character and relatively low population density may contribute to a different crime ecology compared to larger urban centres. This combination of factors illustrates a community where violent and disorderly incidents are the primary concern, but where overall safety remains markedly better than national benchmarks.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in local activity patterns linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween. Meanwhile, shoplifting doubled from zero to two cases, highlighting a rare but notable trend in retail-related crime. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, decreasing from two to one incident — a decline that may reflect reduced parking activity in the area during the month. Anti-social behaviour also dropped slightly by 5.3%, though this remains 9% above the UK average. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 33% below the UK average for this category, indicating a lower prevalence of serious offences compared to national trends. These fluctuations, while not extreme, offer insight into the local dynamics shaping Stotfold’s crime profile.

Stotfold's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 33.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.6 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 208 residents over the course of the month — a rate that, while higher than September, remains significantly below the UK average. The population context is critical: with 12,479 residents, Stotfold's crime profile suggests a community where most residents are unlikely to be directly affected by crime in any given month. However, the rise in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, warrants attention, particularly as seasonal factors like Halloween and shorter evenings may influence local activity patterns. This monthly exposure figure underscores the importance of community engagement and local policing efforts in maintaining the area’s relatively low crime trajectory.