Crime Rate in Stanford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanford

The total recorded crimes in Stanford, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanford crime rate of 423.98 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 Stanford, encompassing approximately 136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stanford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Way with total crimes: 12
  • The Green with total crimes: 12
  • Patricks Orchard with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stanford?

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

  • Relative to Vale of White Horse:

    • In 2024, Stanford reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 553 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stanford witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Stanford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 486 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stanford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Stanford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stanford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stanford has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 423.98 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Stanford crimes were 553. The crime rate of Stanford in 2024 was 4042.40 (year) or 336.87 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanford were around 486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3552.63 (year) or 296.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanford)CrimesRank (Stanford)CrimesRank (Stanford)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Wantage Charlton77 2643 4407 9
Faringdon55 6720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott43 8501 9501 4
Blewbury & Harwell75 4619 5444 7
Grove North40 11445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook42 10546 7355 10
Watchfield & Shrivenham50 7388 11336 12
Thames27 14504 8417 8
Steventon & the Hanneys43 9238 14244 14
Botley & Sunningwell29 12332 13350 11
Kennington & Radley23 17340 12287 13
Hendreds29 13236 15147 18
Cumnor17 19205 18197 15
Marcham27 15208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft14 21218 16147 17
Drayton23 16159 2062 24
Sutton Courtenay21 18154 21135 20
Abingdon Dunmore16 20131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 23162 19129 21
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Stanford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202519
April 202520
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20259
April 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 202418

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20251
January 20253
November 20247
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20251
May 20258
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
November 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20258
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Stanford in July 2025

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

1. Marsh Way (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime12
2. The Green (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. Patricks Orchard (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Tyrell Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Oak Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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