Crime Rate in Stenson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stenson

The total recorded crimes in Stenson, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stenson crime rate of 6.07 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stenson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stenson Road with total crimes: 15
  • Templar Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sturston Close 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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stenson)CrimesRank (Stenson)CrimesRank (Stenson)
SwadlincoteNA NA1,372 11,472 1
AstonNA NA1,168 21,103 2
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
MidwayNA NA593 7625 7
HiltonNA NA511 9581 8
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
LintonNA NA471 10416 10
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Stenson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202612
December 202526
November 202516
October 202510
September 202511
August 202529
July 202529
June 202525
May 202512
April 202522
March 202528
February 202516

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20251
November 20253
October 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 202515
April 202518
March 202516
February 20254

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
October 20254
September 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20253
March 20253

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20259
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20259
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
August 20252
May 20254

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Stenson in February 2026

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

1. Stenson Road (Map)
Total15
Robbery6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Templar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sturston Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Melliott Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Michelle Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Burnside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ledbury Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sallywood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bicester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dulverton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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