Stakeford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stakeford's July 2025 crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places it 5.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. This rate is influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics, with July's peak tourism period and summer festivals creating a unique crime profile. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (26.7%), and criminal damage and arson (10.0%)—reflect the interplay between local demographics and summer activities. The violence rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 11% below the UK average, possibly linked to the area's smaller population and lower population density compared to major urban centres. However, anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes are significantly above the UK average, with the latter category (0.5 per 1,000) being 79% higher than the national figure. These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Northumberland, where seasonal tourism and local events may drive certain types of crime while mitigating others. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifts seasonally, with anti-social behaviour and drug offences emerging as key concerns during the summer months.

July 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and drug-related crimes doubling (from 2 to 4). This sharp increase in property damage and drug offences may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events in the area. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 84% (from 25 to 4), a drop consistent with reduced retail footfall during school holidays. Violent crimes also declined by 28.6% (from 28 to 20), though Stakeford's rate of violence (2.7 per 1,000) remains 11% below the UK average. Robbery rates in Stakeford were 264% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a figure that would be of particular interest to local residents and businesses. The crime mix shifted significantly, with anti-social behaviour becoming the second-largest category (26.7% of total crimes), a 42% increase over the UK average for this category.

Stakeford's crime rate in July 2025 (8.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 25% decrease from June's rate of 10.8 per 1,000, marking a notable shift in the local crime profile. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safer built-up regions, with its rate 5.8% below the national average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 123 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is relatively low compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Stakeford's crime profile is shaped by its unique characteristics as a built-up area within Northumberland, where seasonal factors like tourism and local festivals may influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.