Stamford Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 20,905, Stamford recorded 106 crimes in July 2023—a figure that translates to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This rate places the area 38.6% below the national benchmark, a gap that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal factors. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 26.4% of total), shoplifting (19 incidents, 17.9%), and anti-social behaviour (14 incidents, 13.2%). The prominence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 53% below the UK average, may be influenced by the town's demographics and the nature of its public spaces, which are more subdued than in larger urban centres. Shoplifting's sharp rise in July aligns with the area's role as a tourist destination, with festivals and summer events likely increasing foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, may still reflect the impact of transient populations during peak season. The overall crime profile suggests a town that, while relatively safe, experiences fluctuations tied to its seasonal rhythms and the interplay between local community structures and external influences such as tourism.

July 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents surging by 280% (from 5 to 19) compared to June, a jump that may partly explain the 50% increase in this category above the UK average. This spike, occurring during peak tourist season and summer festivals, suggests a direct link between foot traffic in retail areas and opportunistic theft. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), potentially reflecting the dispersal of transient populations or increased policing during events. Violent crime also decreased by 33.3%.3 per 1,000 remains 53% below the UK average, a contrast that may be influenced by Stamford's character as a town with limited nightlife and strong community networks. Burglary, meanwhile, doubled from 2 to 6 incidents, a 200% increase that warrants scrutiny given the area's generally low property crime rates.

Stamford's July 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.3% decrease from June's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of relative safety. This monthly figure translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day, a low frequency that underscores the area's generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 197 residents—a statistic that, while illustrative of the local crime exposure, must be contextualised by the area's population size and geographic character. Comparing this to the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, Stamford remains safer, though the localised nature of crime—particularly in retail and public spaces—suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary. The daily crime count, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a mid-sized town during peak summer, when tourism and local events often influence crime dynamics.