Stourbridge Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 57,910, Stourbridge recorded 368 crimes in January 2025, translating to one reported crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month. This results in a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (135 incidents, 36.7% of total), shoplifting (62 incidents, 16.9%), and anti-social behaviour (38 incidents, 10.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, though they were 8% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as significantly higher than the UK rate (77% above), potentially reflecting the presence of retail centres in the area. Anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences all fell below UK averages, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be contributing to these trends. The data illustrates a mixed picture: while overall safety is better than the national average, specific crime types highlight areas requiring targeted attention.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery rates surging by 150% compared to December, rising from four to ten incidents. This dramatic increase, though still below the UK average for robbery (122% above), underscores a sharp spike in targeted thefts. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 90%, from 20 to 38 incidents, potentially linked to post-holiday social gatherings or disrupted routines. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50% (from two to one incident), and vehicle crime dropped by 40% (from 30 to 18), which may reflect reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Shoplifting remained high, at 77% above the UK average, a figure consistent with Stourbridge's retail infrastructure. Meanwhile, burglary rates were 33% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in property security that warrant further scrutiny. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, with certain crime types responding more acutely to January's unique conditions.

Stourbridge's crime rate in January 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marked a 14.2% increase from December's rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the population size and local crime dynamics. Over the month, one crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, suggests Stourbridge is relatively safer in terms of overall crime. However, this aggregate figure masks significant variations in specific crime types. For instance, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 29% and 13% below UK averages respectively, shoplifting and robbery stood out as starkly above. These disparities indicate that local factors—such as the concentration of retail spaces or community policing efforts—play a pivotal role in shaping crime profiles. The 14.2% monthly rise, though modest, may be influenced by seasonal transitions, with the end of the festive period potentially leading to increased social tensions or economic pressures that contribute to certain crime types.