Crime Rate in Stanford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanford

The total recorded crimes in Stanford, Vale of White Horse, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanford crime rate of 387.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Stanford Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ashbury Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Stanford has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 387.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanford)CrimesRank (Stanford)CrimesRank (Stanford)
Abingdon Fitzharris70 2793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt71 1958 1793 2
Faringdon57 4720 3764 3
Blewbury & Harwell68 3619 5444 7
Abingdon Caldecott40 8501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton51 6643 4407 9
Grove North44 7445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook36 9546 7355 10
Thames33 11504 8417 8
Watchfield & Shrivenham34 10388 11336 12
Botley & Sunningwell27 12332 13350 11
Kennington & Radley26 14340 12287 13
Hendreds27 13236 15147 18
Steventon & the Hanneys17 15238 14244 14
Cumnor14 18205 18197 15
Marcham12 22208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft16 16218 16147 17
Drayton14 17159 2062 24
Abingdon Dunmore11 23131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 24162 19129 21
Kingston Bagpuize13 19150 2283 23
Sutton Courtenay12 21154 21135 20
Wootton12 2097 2485 22

Stanford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 202418
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 202417
July 202425
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
January 20253
November 20247
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
November 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 202429
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20258
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Stanford in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Ashbury Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Knighton Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Patricks Orchard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Woolstone Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Waylands (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Fawler Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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