Stratford-on-Avon Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stratford-on-Avon’s February 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents highlights a 27.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000, marking one of the area’s most pronounced gaps from national figures. This disparity is most evident in violent crime, where the rate of 1.5 per 1,000 (218 incidents) is 39% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The town’s crime profile is further shaped by its economic and social landscape, with anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) and vehicle crime (103 incidents) emerging as key concerns. While anti-social behaviour remains 18% below the UK average, vehicle crime exceeds the national rate by 56%, a divergence that may reflect the area’s reliance on historic infrastructure and tourism, which could inadvertently expose vehicles to theft or damage. Stratford-on-Avon’s seasonal context in February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued overall crime rate, though the persistence of vehicle crime suggests vulnerabilities tied to local geography or visitor patterns. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a notable absence of drug-related incidents (16 cases) and possession of weapons (5 cases), both of which are significantly below UK averages, indicating a broader trend of lower severity offences in the area. This profile aligns with Stratford-on-Avon’s identity as a historically significant town with a mix of rural and urban characteristics, where community engagement and tourism management may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

February 2023 saw a marked shift in crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 44.4% of total incidents (322 out of 725), compared to 30.1% for violent crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes constitute a smaller share. Vehicle crime stood out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 56%, with 103 incidents reported. This may partly explain the area’s higher-than-average property crime proportion, given the presence of historic buildings and tourist attractions that could draw attention to vehicles. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average by 39%, a trend consistent with Stratford-on-Avon’s relatively low levels of violent crime. For residents, the daily average of 26 crimes—primarily anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents—provides a concrete reference point for understanding local crime patterns. The absence of significant month-on-month changes suggests stability in the area’s crime profile, though seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull may have tempered activity.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2023 places it 27.5% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000. This gap reflects a consistent trend in the area's crime profile, which historically shows lower rates of violent and property crimes compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 202 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily crime activity averaged 26 incidents per day, a locally specific metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide daily figures. When viewed against the area’s population of 146,258, the 725 recorded crimes translate to a rate that is significantly lower than the UK norm, suggesting a combination of effective policing strategies and the town’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. The absence of a stark seasonal spike in February—typically a low-activity month—aligns with the area’s historical pattern of subdued crime during winter, though this may also reflect the influence of Stratford-on-Avon’s rural-urban hybrid nature, where tourism and local community engagement play a role in shaping crime dynamics.