Stakeford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stakeford's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a stark divergence from the UK average, with its overall crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents representing a 28.6% surplus over the national benchmark. This anomaly is most pronounced in shoplifting, which surged by 137.5% to 19 incidents—306% above the UK average for this category. The area's most common crimes, anti-social behaviour (27.5% of total) and shoplifting (23.8%), highlight a pattern of non-violent but persistent offences that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and the seasonal dynamics of May. The month's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising likely contribute to the 22 incidents of anti-social behaviour, a figure that is 107% above the UK average. Violent crime (18 incidents) remains below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.4 per 1,000—a 15% deficit compared to the national rate. This contrast may reflect the area's demographic profile, which appears less prone to violent incidents than the UK average. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours, may have amplified certain crime types while mitigating others, particularly as the data shows a 300% rise in 'other theft' and a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson. These shifts suggest a combination of environmental factors and local crime patterns that warrants further scrutiny.

The most striking movement in May 2024 was the 137.5% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 8 to 19. This jump, which places Stakeford's rate 306% above the UK average for this category, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Concurrently, 'other theft' saw an unprecedented 300% rise, reflecting a 300% increase from 2 to 8 incidents—a figure that may indicate a shift in criminal focus towards opportunistic theft in residential or commercial settings. In contrast, 'other crime' and 'burglary' both declined by 50%, aligning with the UK average for these categories. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent crime type (27.5% of total incidents), a rate 107% above the national average. This anomaly may be tied to the area's built-up nature and the impact of May's longer evenings on social interactions. Residents may find the 1-in-93 monthly exposure rate (based on the 80 crimes reported) particularly relevant when assessing local safety.

Stakeford's crime rate in May 2024 (10.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 90.5% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This surge translates to approximately 3 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the sharp acceleration in reported incidents over the past 31 days. When scaled to the population of 7,407, this equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 93 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the previous month's exposure rate. While the area's crime profile remains heavily skewed towards property-related offences (66% of total crimes), the most significant shifts in the breakdown reveal a 300% rise in 'other theft' and a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson. These figures suggest a growing challenge in addressing non-violent but persistent crime types, even as violent crime remains below the UK average. The population context further highlights that Stakeford's crime burden is high relative to its size, with the area's crime rate more than double the UK average. This disparity may reflect local factors such as limited policing resources or unique socioeconomic dynamics not captured in national statistics.