Stourbridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stourbridge’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents — 35.6% below the UK average — underscores the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity. This figure, however, masks variations in specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominate the landscape, accounting for 48.5% of all reported crimes, a share that is 11% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s character as a commuter town with a mix of urban and suburban features, where violent incidents are more concentrated in specific neighbourhoods. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, stands out as 25% above the UK average, likely tied to the presence of major roads and parking facilities that attract opportunistic theft. Shoplifting, meanwhile, is 37% below the UK average, possibly due to effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the onset of darker evenings — may have influenced patterns, with increased theft from the person and criminal damage aligning with the timing of these events. These trends suggest that while Stourbridge remains safer than the UK average, targeted awareness and policing in high-risk areas may be necessary to address emerging concerns.

November 2025 saw a 33.3% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from three to four. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention from residents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during Black Friday sales. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 78.3%, dropping from 23 to five incidents — a decline that may reflect the impact of community initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10.7% of all reported crimes, remains 25% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggesting that local infrastructure or traffic patterns may contribute to this discrepancy. The increase in criminal damage and arson by 5.3% (19 to 20 incidents) is another point of concern, linked to the seasonal nature of Bonfire Night. These shifts in crime types highlight the need for targeted awareness, especially around high-traffic commercial areas and during events that draw crowds.

Stourbridge’s November 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, must be contextualised against the local environment. Over the 30 days of November, the area recorded an average of nine crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the prior month, remains a daily reminder of the need for vigilance. On a monthly scale, the rate translates to one reported crime for every 213 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in comparison to the UK average. This figure is particularly striking when viewed against the area’s population of 57,910, as it highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community efforts in maintaining public safety. However, the fluctuation in specific crime categories, such as the rise in theft from the person and the drop in anti-social behaviour, suggests that local factors — including seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday — may influence crime patterns in ways that require further monitoring.