Crime Rate in Stenson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stenson

The total recorded crimes in Stenson, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stenson crime rate of 7.84 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Stenson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Close with total crimes: 15
  • Levetts Close with total crimes: 9
  • Silverton Drive with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Stenson has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 7.84 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stenson)CrimesRank (Stenson)CrimesRank (Stenson)
Swadlincote88 31,372 11,472 1
Aston114 11,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton91 2862 4992 3
Woodville81 41,125 3940 4
Etwall37 11603 6795 5
Church Gresley72 5558 8547 9
Midway47 9593 7625 7
Linton49 7471 10416 10
Hilton47 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Melbourne29 13234 13251 13
Repton17 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Stenson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202528
February 202516
January 202535
December 202413
November 202435
October 202413
September 202418
August 202441
July 202421
June 202474
May 202444

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202516
February 20254
January 202516
December 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20243

A total of 6 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
November 20243

High Crime Locations Stenson in May 2025

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

1. Fox Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs3
2. Levetts Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Silverton Drive (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
4. Sundew Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
5. Michelle Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Quick Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Heather Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Eggesford Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Southdown Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Twyford Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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