Stratford-on-Avon Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 saw Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, at 4.7 per 1,000 residents—a 33.8% deficit compared to the national figure of 7.1. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). These figures underscore the area's persistent focus on violent crime, despite its overall safety profile. Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns: the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings likely contributed to higher incidents of property crime, though rates remained well below UK averages. The area's retail and cultural hubs may drive violence and anti-social behaviour, while the absence of major tourist influxes could explain the lower rates of theft from the person compared to coastal towns. The stable rate of vehicle crime, matching the UK average, suggests effective policing in high-traffic areas. However, the unexpected 100% increase in theft from the person—a category typically low in Stratford—raises questions about local dynamics, linked to holiday-related opportunism. This contrast with the 80% drop in bicycle theft highlights the complexity of seasonal crime trends, with some categories benefiting from reduced activity (e.g. fewer cyclists in colder weather) while others exploit the same conditions.

The most striking shift in December 2024 was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This surge contrasts with a 50% drop in robbery, which fell from 4 to 2 cases. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 28.3%, from 46 to 33, though it remains 26% below the UK average. Violent crime, the most common category, was 34.5% of total incidents and 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson surged by 43.8%, from 48 to 69 cases, possibly linked to seasonal property neglect during the holiday period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained stable at 0.4 per 1,000, matching the UK average, and burglary fell 3% below the UK rate. These fluctuations highlight the area's mixed response to seasonal factors, with some crime types rising unexpectedly despite overall stability.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 7.0% decrease from November's 5.0 per 1,000. This aligns with the area's consistent trend of remaining below the UK average, which stood at 7.1 per 1,000 for the same period. Daily crime figures show 22 incidents reported over the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 214 residents across the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average (which would be approximately 1-in-140 residents), it reflects the area's generally lower crime profile. The drop in overall rate may partly explain the 80% decrease in bicycle theft, though this category remains well below the UK average. The population context—146,258 residents—means localised spikes in specific crime types can be offset by the area's broader stability.