Stanford-le-Hope Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Stanford-le-Hope’s crime picture in January 2024, accounting for 32.1% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density and strong community engagement. The town’s crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crime typically accounts for a larger share of total incidents. This suggests that local factors—such as effective policing, community initiatives, or demographic characteristics—may contribute to the lower rate of violent crime despite the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, however, highlights ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime, which remains the most significant category in the area. Other notable trends include a 40% exceedance of the UK average in vehicle crime, linked to the area’s transport infrastructure, and a marked decline in property-related offences like robbery and bicycle theft. These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may dampen opportunities for certain types of crime. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 29.7% below the UK average, underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining safety, even as specific categories show volatility. This data reinforces the importance of continued investment in community-based approaches to crime prevention, particularly in addressing the root causes of violent crime and managing the risks associated with transport-related incidents.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+233.3%) and other crime (+250.0%), reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards non-violent but disruptive incidents. These surges may be linked to post-holiday factors such as reduced retail activity and colder weather, which can exacerbate social tensions. Conversely, violent crimes remained the dominant category, comprising 32.1% of all reported offences—35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, stood 40% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and commuter traffic. Robbery and bicycle theft both fell by 50% and 100% respectively, aligning with the post-holiday lull in retail activity. These fluctuations highlight the area’s unique dynamics: while violent crime remains a concern, the absence of typical seasonal spikes in property crime suggests effective local crime prevention measures. Residents may find the 40% UK average exceedance in vehicle crime particularly relevant, given the area’s transport infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities in parking security.

Stanford-le-Hope's crime rate rose by 3.4% from 5.0 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 compared to December 2023, reflecting a marginal upward trend despite remaining significantly below the UK average of 7.4. This rate translates to approximately five crimes per day across the area’s population of 30,544, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area’s distinct profile compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further reveals that Stanford-le-Hope’s crime profile is shaped by its smaller size and lower density, which may partly explain the absence of typical seasonal spikes in property crime. These figures, when contextualised against the UK’s higher averages, suggest that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts continue to play a role in maintaining lower crime levels, even as certain categories like anti-social behaviour show notable increases.