What is the crime rate in Stapleford South West Ward? 76 crimes per 1,000 residents
Stapleford South West Ward had 418 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 76 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime rose 28.2% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 418
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- +28.2%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Stapleford South West WardWhat are the most common crimes in Stapleford South West Ward?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Stapleford South West Ward, with 186 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (34 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 3 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 9.8 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 5.8 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.9 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 4.2 per 1,000 |
| Drugs | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsAbove England and Wales | 2.2 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.7 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Stapleford South West Ward?
Crime rose 28.2% on the previous 12 months. 418 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 326 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
How does crime in Stapleford South West Ward compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Stapleford South West Ward compared with the 2 nearest other areas in Stapleford.
Stapleford South West Ward vs Stapleford South East Ward
- Stapleford South West Ward
- 76 per 1,000
- Stapleford South East Ward
- 63 per 1,000
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Stapleford South West Ward vs Stapleford North Ward
- Stapleford South West Ward
- 76 per 1,000
- Stapleford North Ward
- 81 per 1,000
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Is Stapleford South West Ward a safe place to live?
Stapleford South West Ward had 76 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 28.2% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Stapleford South West Ward?
Police recorded 49 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Stapleford South West Ward in the 12 months to August 2026, or 8.9 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 19:05 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Stapleford South West Ward dataset covers 130 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.