Desborough vs Stamford Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Desborough Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Desborough vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Desborough
      Northamptonshire Police
      600 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Desborough
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      600
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.4%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Desborough
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      218 ↓27%
      70 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      155 ↑12%
      59 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓13%
      17 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓21%
      29 ↑71%
      Burglary
      32 ↓35%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓2%
      15 ↓35%
      Drugs
      4 ↓76%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      19 ↓30%
      14 ↓13%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓73%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓43%
      1 ↓92%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Rural is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 33/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Desborough safer than Stamford Rural?

      Desborough has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 600 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Desborough vs Stamford Rural?

      Desborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Rural shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Desborough and Stamford Rural?

      In Desborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Desborough and Stamford Rural?

      Desborough recorded 155 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 59. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Desborough vs Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Desborough totalled 218 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Desborough and Stamford Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Desborough recorded 783 crimes (now 600, a change of -23.4%). Stamford Rural recorded 256 crimes previously (now 230, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Desborough and Stamford Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Desborough has a resolution rate of 0% and Stamford Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Desborough and Stamford Rural?

      Desborough falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Stamford Rural is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Desborough and Stamford Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Desborough or Stamford Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Desborough and Stamford Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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