Lincolnshire Police

Is Stamford Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Stamford Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 801 crimes
56 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

801 Crimes (last 36 months)
43.4% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑18.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 801 total crimes recorded in Stamford Rural

Violent Crime
273 34.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
170 21.2%
Vehicle Crime
71 8.9%
Public Order
60 7.5%
Burglary
59 7.4%
Other Theft
59 7.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
57 7.1%
Drugs
21 2.6%
Other Crime
21 2.6%
Shoplifting
4 0.5%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.2%
Robbery
2 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Stamford Rural — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stamford Rural safe?

Stamford Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 56/100, rated Average. A total of 290 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Stamford Rural are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Stamford Rural in the last 12 months?

290 crimes were recorded in Stamford Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 18.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (244 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 273 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Stamford Rural?

The most common crime in Stamford Rural is Violent Crime, with 273 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 94.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Stamford Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Stamford Rural is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 18.9% — from 244 crimes in the previous 12 months to 290 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Stamford Rural?

Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Stamford Rural compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Stamford Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Stamford Rural?

43.4% of crimes recorded in Stamford Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lincolnshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Stamford Rural?

273 violent crimes were recorded in Stamford Rural in the last 12 months — representing 94.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 170 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Stamford Rural last updated?

The crime data for Stamford Rural was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Stamford Rural with other areas?

You can compare Stamford Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.