Stotfold Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Stotfold’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 26.6% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure places the area significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the data reveals troubling trends in specific categories. Violent crimes accounted for 44.8% of all incidents, with 26 cases reported—a rate of 2.1 per 1,000. While this remains 9% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, the sheer volume of such incidents underscores persistent challenges in community safety. Public order offences, meanwhile, saw a sharp increase, climbing to seven cases—a 133.3% rise from the previous month. This surge, though still below the UK average, may be linked to winter-related factors, such as reduced outdoor activity or indoor gatherings. Shoplifting also rose dramatically, with six incidents reported for the first time in the category. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—could contribute to these trends, as local patterns of movement and interaction shift. The area’s crime profile remains characterised by a mix of violent and property-related offences, with property crimes making up 25.6% of the total (15 cases) and violent crimes dominating the landscape. This balance suggests that while Stotfold is generally safer than the UK average, targeted efforts to address public order and retail crime may be necessary to mitigate recent upward trends.

February 2026 saw a sharp rise in public order offences, increasing by 133.3% compared to January, with the category jumping from three to seven incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average by 9%, raises concerns about local tensions or disruptions. Shoplifting also spiked dramatically, with six incidents reported—a 100% increase from zero in the previous month. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, such as post-holiday retail activity or changes in foot traffic patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime doubled from one to two incidents, a trend that could reflect increased vehicle presence in the area or targeted thefts during colder months. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 44.8% of all incidents, though they remained 9% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly vigilant in public spaces and retail areas, where public order and shoplifting incidents have risen sharply.

Stotfold's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 41.3% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. While this increase places the area below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, it highlights a notable upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in February, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of heightened activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 215 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This statistic, when considered alongside the area’s population of 12,479, illustrates how crime impacts individual residents in proportion to the community’s size. The rise in public order offences and shoplifting, despite remaining below UK averages for most categories, suggests that specific local factors—such as seasonal events or changes in public behaviour—may be influencing the crime profile.