Stourbridge Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 57,910 residents, Stourbridge recorded 329 crimes in January 2026 — a rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people, 16.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 176 residents over the course of the month. The most significant crime categories were violence and sexual offences (44.4% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (16.1%) and vehicle crime (8.2%). These figures align with patterns typical of a mid-sized urban centre with a mix of commercial and residential areas. The post-holiday period likely contributed to reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain the 12.2% decrease in vehicle crime compared to December. However, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour saw notable increases, suggesting seasonal fluctuations in opportunistic crimes. The balance of violent and property crimes remains skewed toward violence, which is consistent with Stourbridge’s historical crime profile and its proximity to major transport links that often correlate with higher violent crime rates. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, reflecting effective policing strategies or community initiatives that have not been explicitly documented in the data.

January 2026 saw a 39.5% increase in shoplifting, rising from 38 to 53 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump across all crime categories. This surge is 58% above the UK average rate of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as retail closures or changes in store security protocols may have influenced the trend. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1 incidents), and robbery fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), marking the largest declines in violent crime categories. These reductions may reflect improved public safety measures or reduced foot traffic in high-risk areas during the post-holiday period. The crime mix also shifted toward property crimes, with shoplifting and vehicle crime accounting for 24.3% of total crimes — a 4.1 percentage point increase compared to December. Anti-social behaviour rose by 37.5% (from 8 to 11 incidents), which is 78% below the UK average but still represents a significant local increase. This could indicate challenges in managing community tensions during colder weather or the start of the new academic year.

Stourbridge’s crime rate in January 2026 (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 7.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000 — a reduction of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that places it in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 176 residents — a ratio that is 16.2% better than the UK average and suggests a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the population of 57,910, the 329 total crimes equate to a 0.57% incidence rate, which is lower than the UK’s 0.68% average. This disparity is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour (78% below UK average) and public order offences (52% below), though shoplifting and vehicle crime remain elevated locally. The 1-in-176 resident figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, contextualising the data in terms of everyday life rather than abstract statistics. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the localised spikes in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour highlight areas requiring targeted intervention.