Stotfold Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stotfold’s April 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast that reflects the built-up area’s unique characteristics. For a population of 12,479, the 46 recorded crimes equate to approximately 0.37% of the population, a proportion that underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and public order offences (8.7%). These figures align with the seasonal context of April, a time of year marked by Easter celebrations and the onset of spring, which may encourage increased outdoor activity and social interactions. The dominance of violent crime, while lower than the UK average, suggests a need for targeted community engagement to address underlying factors. Anti-social behaviour, which is 40% below the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s compact nature, where community cohesion could act as a deterrent. Public order offences, though rising sharply in April, remain well below the UK average, indicating that while specific incidents may fluctuate, the overall environment remains safer than national benchmarks. The seasonal rhythm of the area — shaped by local events and weather — likely contributes to these patterns, with Easter-related gatherings driving some of the public order incidents. This data, when contextualised with Stotfold’s built-up character, illustrates a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable, offering a foundation for continued monitoring and targeted interventions.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to four incidents, a shift that may partly explain the overall crime mix. This category, which includes disturbances and breaches of peace, is now 44% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 42.1% compared to March, declining from 38 to 22 incidents. This drop aligns with the category’s 31% deficit against the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting Stotfold’s violent crime profile remains significantly lower than national trends. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in possession of weapons, with one incident reported — a category that is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with public order offences emerging as a focal point in April. For residents, the 42.1% decrease in violent crimes offers a tangible reassurance, though the spike in public order issues may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Stotfold's April 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.9% decline from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of two incidents per day across the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 271 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of risk for local households. This rate is further contextualised by the area’s population of 12,479, which means 46 crimes represent approximately 0.37% of the population. While this is a relatively low proportion, the comparison to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 underscores Stotfold’s consistently safer profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small changes in crime numbers can have meaningful impacts on community perception, particularly when combined with seasonal factors like the Easter holiday period, which may influence patterns of outdoor activity and public gatherings.