Crime Rate in Stenson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stenson

The total recorded crimes in Stenson, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stenson crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stenson, encompassing approximately 7,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Stenson Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Silverton Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Levetts Close with total crimes: 9
  • Dewberry Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stenson?

To understand the safety of Stenson, we need to analyze Stenson crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Stenson reported a higher crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 629 crimes compared to 615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stenson witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stenson experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 708 crimes compared to 640. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stenson witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Stenson has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stenson Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stenson has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 8.97 ranking 4th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Stenson crimes were 629. The crime rate of Stenson in 2024 was 79.49 (year) or 6.62 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stenson were around 708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.47 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston119 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton77 3862 4992 3
Woodville54 61,125 3940 4
Etwall69 5603 6795 5
Midway50 7593 7625 7
Hilton38 10511 9581 8
Church Gresley46 8558 8547 9
Linton42 9471 10416 10
Seales28 11321 12393 11
Willington and Findern28 12441 11356 12
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Stenson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20254
January 202516
December 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202516
January 202535
December 202413
November 202435
October 202413
September 202418
August 202441
July 202421
June 202474
May 202444
April 202417

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
August 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Stenson in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stenson postcode area is presented below.

1. Silverton Drive (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Levetts Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Dewberry Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Earls Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Melliott Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Michelle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fox Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Burnside Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sallywood Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Eggesford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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