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Crime in Stamford

Stamford had 426 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 30 South Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 120% above the middle South Kesteven area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

PE9, South Kesteven · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Stamford

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88.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 30South Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common163 in 3 months

Month by month

160 Mar 150 Apr 139 May 125 Jun 159 Jul 142 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Stamford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16338%
anti-social behaviour10023%
criminal damage338%
shoplifting297%
theft266%
public order246%
vehicle crime225%
burglary61%

Stamford against South Kesteven

TypeStamford per 1,000Middle South Kesteven areaChange
Violence33.820.4▼ 5%
Burglary1.21.2▼ 45%
Vehicle crime4.61.1▲ 57%
Anti-social behaviour20.77.5▼ 19%
Theft and robbery7.33.3▼ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stamford88.3▼ 5%
Easton on the Hill37.3▲ 20%
Ryhall25.2▼ 23%
Aldgate19.8▲ 8%
Toll Bar14.5▼ 21%
Great Casterton11.4▼ 38%
See every South Kesteven area ranked on the crime in South Kesteven page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Stamford a safe area?

Stamford had about 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 30 South Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stamford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (163), followed by anti-social behaviour (100) and criminal damage (33).