Stanwell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stanwell's crime rate in June 2024 was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reveals a nuanced picture when broken down by crime type. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.1% of all crimes, with 31 incidents reported, aligning closely with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 27.2% of total crimes (28 incidents), a rate 79% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 11.7% of all crimes (12 incidents), was 144% above the UK average, raising questions about local parking and vehicle security. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to both anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related incidents. However, the data also highlights areas of improvement: shoplifting decreased by 28.6% compared to May, and other theft categories remained 31-35% below UK averages, suggesting effective local interventions or seasonal retail dynamics. This month's statistics illustrate a community grappling with persistent challenges in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime while making progress in reducing property-related offences. The overall rate, though above the UK average, indicates that targeted efforts in specific areas could yield further improvements.

June 2024 saw several significant shifts in Stanwell's crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 200%, rising from 4 to 12 incidents, a stark increase that may relate to increased car usage during the summer months or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 28.6%, dropping from 7 to 5 incidents, and possession of weapons decreased by 66.7%, from 3 to 1. These reductions, particularly in shoplifting, could indicate improved retail security measures or seasonal retail activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 47.4%, reaching 28 incidents, placing Stanwell 79% above the UK average for this category. This contrast highlights the combination of factors influencing local crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories remained below UK averages, with shoplifting 35% lower than the national rate, suggesting effective local strategies in these areas.

Stanwell's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, an 8.9% decrease from May's 10.1 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential stabilization in local crime patterns. above the UK average. Over the course of June, 103 crimes were reported, equating to roughly 3 crimes per day. While this daily figure may seem high to some, it is important to contextualize it within Stanwell's population of 11,247. On a monthly basis, this translates to one reported crime for every 109 residents. The reduction from May may reflect seasonal factors, with the start of summer altering local activity patterns. However, the persistence of crime above the UK average indicates areas for continued focus, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which remain significantly elevated compared to national figures.