Stamford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Stamford's crime profile revealed a marked predominance of violent over property crime, a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics or seasonal factors. With a total crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a safer environment than the national average. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40 incidents (40.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23 incidents, 23.5%). This stark contrast to property crimes (25 incidents, 25.5%) suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts or community tensions may play a larger role than economic factors. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, appears consistent with the relatively low overall crime rate, though the dominance of violent offences defies typical winter patterns seen in other areas. Violent crime in Stamford was 24% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour slightly exceeded the national rate (1.1 per 1,000). This suggests a combination of local enforcement strategies and community characteristics, with Stamford's built-up area benefiting from a more engaged population or targeted interventions. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (26% below UK) and vehicle crime (55% below) may indicate effective local policing in retail and transport hubs, though this remains speculative without further data. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a town where violent incidents, though lower than the UK average, remain a significant proportion of the total, requiring continued attention from local authorities.

February 2024 saw a sharp 300% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 4 incidents), alongside a 100% rise in drug-related offences. These jumps contrast with steep declines in criminal damage and arson (down 87.5%) and other theft (down 50%). The balance between crime types also shifted significantly, with violent crimes (40 incidents) accounting for 40.8% of total crimes—well above property crimes (25 incidents, 25.5%). This dominance of violence and sexual offences, which were 24% below the UK average, suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or specific community factors may be more influential than property-focused crime. The 55% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) could reflect lower commuter traffic or effective local enforcement in parking areas. Residents may find the 300% rise in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it highlights an emerging trend that may warrant further local scrutiny.

Stamford's crime rate in February 2024 fell by 19.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.8 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity typical in winter months, though the area remains significantly below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported incidents per day over the 29-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 213 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 20,905, this rate underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Stamford compared to national benchmarks. The population context further highlights that even with 98 total crimes recorded, the distribution across a town of this size keeps individual risk levels low, consistent with the character of a smaller, built-up area where community policing and local engagement may contribute to sustained lower rates.