Stourbridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stourbridge's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a combination of trends, with the overall rate of 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents placing the area 25.7% below the UK average. This figures underscores a broader pattern of lower-than-national crime levels, though specific categories highlight areas for targeted attention. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.1% of all reported crimes, were 5% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local social dynamics or unmet demand for support services. Shoplifting, at 0.5 per 1,000, remained 18% below the UK average, potentially influenced by the area's commercial infrastructure and retail security measures. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have contributed to the 40.0% increase in public order offences, a category often linked to youth activity and social gatherings. While the town's overall crime rate is lower than the national average, the persistence of certain categories above UK benchmarks indicates a need for continued monitoring and resource allocation. The breakdown shows a marked absence of theft from the person and robbery, both of which were 100% below the UK average, a statistic that could be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and strong community policing efforts. These patterns suggest that while Stourbridge benefits from generally lower crime rates, specific challenges in violent crime and public order require sustained attention.

September 2025 saw a 40.0% increase in public order offences, rising from 20 to 28 incidents. This surge may be linked to the start of the academic year, with increased foot traffic in town centres and local amenities. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 13.2% (136 to 154), a category that remains 5% above the UK average, suggesting persistent issues in this area. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 71.4% (14 to 4), potentially reflecting successful local initiatives or seasonal shifts in activity. Robbery incidents also dropped by 50.0% (4 to 2), a decrease that may be attributed to heightened police presence or community awareness campaigns. Shoplifting remained 18% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, a statistic that could be tied to effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas compared to other UK regions.

Stourbridge's September 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, Stourbridge saw approximately 11 crimes reported, a figure that aligns with the area's historical pattern of moderate crime levels. This rate is lower than the UK average, with the town's overall crime rate sitting 25.7% below the national figure. The decrease from August may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which typically sees a reduction in outdoor activities and associated crimes. However, the persistence of certain categories, like violence and sexual offences, suggests ongoing challenges that require targeted interventions.