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

For every 1,000 residents in Stanford-le-Hope, 4.8 crimes were reported in June 2024, placing the area 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 5 crimes occurring across the built-up area, with 1 reported crime for roughly every 208 residents over the month. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.7% of all reported incidents (48 cases), followed by vehicle crime (19.1%) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), where Stanford-le-Hope’s rate was 42% lower. However, vehicle crime in the area was 100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, with 28 incidents recorded. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may influence patterns such as increased vehicle-related activity or outdoor socialising, though the area’s relatively low overall crime rate suggests a stable environment compared to national trends. The breakdown also shows anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly below UK averages, potentially reflecting community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. While violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, their rate was still lower than the UK average, highlighting a combination of local factors and broader national trends.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to May, with some categories rising sharply and others declining. Other crime, which includes offences like vandalism or minor disorder, surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases), while robbery doubled (from 1 to 2 cases) and possession of weapons increased by 50% (from 2 to 3 cases). These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as more public events or longer daylight hours. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 12 to 4 cases), likely due to the start of summer holidays reducing foot traffic in retail areas. Drug-related offences also dropped by 60% (from 10 to 4), which could indicate reduced demand during warmer months or improved local enforcement. Vehicle crime remained a persistent concern, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be explained by the area’s proximity to major transport links, which could attract opportunistic thefts. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, halved (from 28 to 14 cases), reflecting a seasonal reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents or successful community interventions.

The crime rate in Stanford-le-Hope fell by 12.1% from 5.5 per 1,000 in May 2024 to 4.8 per 1,000 in June, marking a downward trend despite the summer season. Over the course of the month, 147 crimes were reported — equivalent to roughly 5 crimes per day, or 1 crime for every 208 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided in the data, but the local context suggests a safer environment. When scaled to the area’s population of 30,544, the 4.8 per 1,000 rate means that, on average, each resident faces a risk of 0.0048 crimes per year. This figure is particularly meaningful for families and commuters, as it indicates a relatively low probability of encountering crime in daily life. The drop from May to June aligns with the start of summer, which may reduce certain types of crime (e.g. anti-social behaviour) while increasing others (e.g. vehicle crime). However, the overall decline suggests that local policing or community initiatives may be having a positive impact, even as specific categories fluctuate.