Stainforth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stainforth's December 2025 crime rate of 17.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 142.9% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in the national crime profile. This figure is driven by violent crimes, which account for 47.1% of all offences and are 211% above the UK average. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour reflects a pattern consistent with areas experiencing social fragmentation and limited community cohesion. December's seasonal context—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holiday periods—likely contributes to the elevated crime rates. The sharp increase in violent offences, which rose by 63.3% compared to November, suggests a compounding effect of seasonal stressors and the absence of usual community oversight. While shoplifting and anti-social behaviour showed modest declines, these reductions appear insufficient to offset the broader upward trend in violent crime. The area's crime profile highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the root causes of violent offences, which remain significantly higher than national benchmarks. The persistent gap between Stainforth's crime rates and the UK average underscores the urgency of localised strategies to address this disparity.

December saw a dramatic 100% increase in robberies, with three incidents reported compared to zero in November. Possession of weapons also doubled, rising from one to two cases, reflecting a concerning trend in violent crime. Violent crimes, which account for 47.1% of total offences, are 211% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence is compounded by a 63.3% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 30 to 49 cases. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 40%, from five to three incidents, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during Christmas closures. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 35.3%, dropping from 17 to 11 cases. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with violent crime rates remaining far above the national average despite some reductions in property-related offences.

Stainforth's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 17.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% increase from November's 15.3 per 1,000. This places the area 142.9% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately three crimes each day, translating to one reported crime for every 59 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the persistent challenge of crime in a community of 6,134 people. While the UK average crime rate is roughly double the national figure, Stainforth's residents face a significantly higher risk, particularly in violent and property-related offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime burden here is not merely a statistical outlier but a tangible concern for local households, with the rate of violent crimes alone 211% above the UK average. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in an area already grappling with high levels of criminal activity.