Crime in Stotfold: statistics, rates and trends
660 crimes were recorded in Stotfold in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stotfold at a glance
- Crime trends in Stotfold
- Types of crime in Stotfold
- Stotfold compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stotfold
- Streets with the most crime in Stotfold
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stotfold
- Population and deprivation in Stotfold
- Questions about crime in Stotfold
- About this data
660 crimes were recorded in Stotfold in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 259 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stotfold has the 1,188th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stotfold | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 660 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,704 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stotfold was highest in the year to July 2026 (660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (504). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 660 | 48.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 611 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 648 | 47.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 615 | 44.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 529 | 38.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 544 | 39.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 557 | 40.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 595 | 43.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 504 | 36.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stotfold 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 other theft (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +35% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +8% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +125% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stotfold
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stotfold recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stotfold
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stotfold recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stotfold
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stotfold recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stotfold
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stotfold recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stotfold
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stotfold recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stotfold
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stotfold recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stotfold
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stotfold recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stotfold
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stotfold recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stotfold
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stotfold recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stotfold
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stotfold recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stotfold
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stotfold recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stotfold
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stotfold recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stotfold
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stotfold recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stotfold, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stotfold.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stotfold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey | 366 | 57.5 | +19% |
| Letchworth | 2,841 | 84.5 | +75% |
| Baldock | 805 | 75.1 | +56% |
| Hitchin | 2,459 | 67.9 | +41% |
| Shefford | 607 | 72.2 | +50% |
| Biggleswade | 1,547 | 66.2 | +38% |
| Stevenage | 10,799 | 113.7 | +136% |
| Barton-le-Clay | 188 | 37.4 | -22% |
1 areas within Stotfold, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stotfold had the highest rate (54.5 per 1,000) and Stotfold the lowest (54.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stotfold | Neighbourhood | 9,039 | 493 | 54.5 |
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 Stotfold over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arlesry Road | 40 |
| On or near Vaughan Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Salisbury Close | 24 |
| On or near Astwick Road | 21 |
| On or near Drovers Lane | 18 |
| On or near Astwick Services | 16 |
| On or near Dickens Boulevard | 13 |
| On or near Regent Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Norton Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stotfold 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 9.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Stotfold has an estimated population of 13,704. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stotfold sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stotfold |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Stotfold a safe place to live?
Stotfold recorded 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stotfold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Stotfold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stotfold was up 8% on the year before: 660 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stotfold?
Stotfold is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Stotfold. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.