Crime in Stapleford: statistics, rates and trends

1,311 crimes were recorded in Stapleford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 542 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stapleford has the 569th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stapleford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,311). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 Stapleford 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in other crime (+57%) and other theft (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and shoplifting (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stapleford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stapleford recorded 542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stapleford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stapleford recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stapleford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stapleford recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stapleford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stapleford recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stapleford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stapleford recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stapleford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stapleford recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stapleford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stapleford recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stapleford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stapleford recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stapleford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stapleford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stapleford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stapleford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stapleford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stapleford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stapleford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stapleford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stapleford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stapleford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stapleford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stapleford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

3 areas within Stapleford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stapleford North had the highest rate (85.1 per 1,000) and Stapleford South West the lowest (79.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Stapleford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stapleford 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.

Stapleford has an estimated population of 15,851. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stapleford sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. 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 Stapleford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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