Stakeford Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stakeford's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from the UK average. With a total crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents—19.5% below the UK average of 8.2—the area demonstrates a unique balance between property and violent crime. Shoplifting dominates the crime mix, accounting for 28.6% of all reported incidents (14 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 168%. This anomaly may partly explain the area's lower overall rate, as shoplifting is often concentrated in retail hubs, which Stakeford may lack due to its rural setting. Violence and sexual offences follow closely, making up 24.5% of crimes, but these figures are 41% below the UK average. The prominence of anti-social behaviour (18.4% of total crimes) suggests community tensions or social dynamics that differ from national trends, though can be inferred without further data. Seasonal factors in August, such as increased tourism and holiday activity, could influence crime patterns, but Stakeford's low burglary and vehicle crime rates (both 69% and 78% below UK averages) suggest that its built-up area may not attract the same level of opportunistic theft as more densely populated regions. The absence of significant violent crime, despite the presence of anti-social behaviour, highlights a potential disconnect between public disorder and direct aggression, which could reflect local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where retail-related offences dominate, but broader societal issues remain relatively contained compared to the UK average.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in Stakeford's crime profile, with three specific categories experiencing dramatic changes. Vehicle crime, possession of weapons, and 'other crime' all surged by 100% compared to July, rising from zero to one incident each. This spike in these categories, though statistically small in absolute terms, underscores the potential for sudden fluctuations in low-crime environments. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 66.7% (from three to one), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 60% (from 10 to four), indicating possible seasonal or situational factors influencing these areas. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with UK averages: shoplifting remained 168% above the national rate, while violence and sexual offences were 41% below. This divergence highlights Stakeford's unique position, where retail-focused crime persists despite overall lower rates. Anti-social behaviour. of all crimes, was 17% below the UK average, suggesting that while community tensions exist, they may be managed more effectively than in other areas. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the 100% increase in vehicle crime, which could signal heightened risk for car owners during August, linked to increased summer traffic or temporary changes in local activity patterns.

Stakeford's crime rate in August 2024 (6.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 24.6% decrease from July's 8.8 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction positions the area as one of the UK's safer built-up regions, particularly when considering the daily crime context: an average of two crimes per day across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average. With a population of 7,407, this translates to a relatively low level of personal exposure to crime, making Stakeford an outlier in the UK's crime profile. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes this safety: for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences 6.6 crimes, compared to the UK's 8.2. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, where Stakeford's rates are 69% and 78% below the UK average, respectively. These figures suggest that the area's rural character and smaller size may contribute to its lower crime rates, as larger urban centres often see higher incidences of theft and vehicle-related offences. However, the spike in vehicle crime and possession of weapons in August—though not statistically significant in the broader context—reminds residents that even low-crime areas can experience sudden fluctuations. For those living in Stakeford, the monthly exposure metric provides a tangible benchmark: a 1-in-151 chance of being directly affected by crime, which is considerably better than the UK's average exposure rate.