Crime in Stoughton North: statistics, rates and trends

347 crimes were recorded in Stoughton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoughton North has the 2,967th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stoughton North was highest in the year to July 2021 (433 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (284). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoughton North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+125%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-59%) and public order (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stoughton North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoughton North recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stoughton North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoughton North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stoughton North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoughton North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stoughton North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoughton North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stoughton North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoughton North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stoughton North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoughton North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stoughton North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoughton North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stoughton North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoughton North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stoughton North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoughton North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stoughton North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoughton North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stoughton North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoughton North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stoughton North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoughton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stoughton North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoughton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stoughton North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoughton North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoughton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoughton North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stoughton North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoughton North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Stoughton North has an estimated population of 6,753. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoughton North sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stoughton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.