Stakeford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Stakeford recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement follows a sharp decline from the previous month, though the area’s overall crime profile remains shaped by specific local patterns. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (22.9%) and other crime (11.4%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where anti-social behaviour is 1.3 per 1,000 (48% below Stakeford’s rate), while violence and sexual offences are 2.7 per 1,000 (59% above). The low rate of violent crime in Stakeford may reflect the area’s character as a rural built-up area with limited nightlife and fewer high-traffic zones compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors also likely influenced the data: the return to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, may have reduced opportunities for theft from the person or burglary, while increasing reliance on community policing and informal social controls. However, the dominance of anti-social behaviour suggests that localised issues—such as disputes over shared spaces or seasonal gatherings—may be driving this category. The relatively low overall rate, despite the prominence of anti-social behaviour, indicates that Stakeford’s crime picture is distinct from both urban and rural averages, shaped by its unique geographic and demographic context.

October 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and vehicle crime each doubling compared to September, while criminal damage and arson fell by 88.9%. These changes highlight a notable shift in the balance of crime types, with property-related offences (anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime) making up 57.1% of all crimes, compared to 22.9% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, with 14 incidents (40% of total crimes), 48% above the UK average for this category. This divergence suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or event-driven activity, may play a role. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences both dropped by 71.4%, possibly reflecting the impact of darker evenings and Halloween-related activities reducing opportunities for such crimes. The rise in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, could signal increased movement of vehicles during the month.

Stakeford’s crime rate in October 2023 fell sharply to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 54.5% drop from the previous month’s rate of 10.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar rural built-up areas, where crime often peaks in late summer and early autumn before subsiding as evenings grow darker. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,407 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Stakeford well below the UK average for comparable areas. This suggests that while localised factors may influence specific crime types, the overall environment remains significantly safer than the national average. The stark contrast between October’s figures and the previous month’s data underscores the impact of seasonal transitions, such as shorter daylight hours and the timing of local events, on crime dynamics.