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

January 2024 marked a slight upward trend in Stratford-on-Avon’s crime rate, rising to 5.1 per 1,000 residents—a 3.9% increase from December’s 4.9. Despite this, the area remains 31.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 33.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and other theft (9.6%). These figures align with the town’s character as a historic, tourist-focused area where retail and cultural attractions may influence crime patterns. Seasonal factors likely played a role: January’s post-holiday environment, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity may have contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, while indoor or localized issues such as anti-social behaviour persisted. The data also highlights a notable contrast with UK averages for categories like burglary (17% below) and criminal damage (47% below), suggesting that Stratford-on-Avon’s community and infrastructure may mitigate certain types of crime. However, the rise in 'other crime' and drug-related incidents indicates areas requiring closer monitoring, particularly as these categories grew sharply in January. The overall picture remains one of relative safety, but the month-on-month increase underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging trends.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to December. The category 'other crime' surged by 100%, rising from 11 to 22 incidents, while drug-related offences increased by 54.5% (11 to 17). These spikes, though still below the UK average for drugs (52% below), suggest emerging local issues warranting attention. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 71.4% (7 to 2), and bicycle theft fell by 50% (10 to 5), possibly linked to post-holiday reductions in retail footfall and seasonal travel. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 33.4% of all crimes—35% below the UK average. This disparity underscores the area’s unique profile, where violent crime is less frequent than in many other UK regions, despite the 3.9% monthly increase in overall rates.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 3.9% compared to December 2023, moving from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area’s continued position well below the UK average, which remains at 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local police recorded approximately 24 crimes per day in January, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile despite the monthly increase. When scaled to the population of 146,258, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 198 residents. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, showing that while crime is present, its frequency remains markedly lower than national benchmarks. The population context further underscores that even with the 3.9% rise, Stratford-on-Avon’s overall safety remains a notable feature compared to other UK areas.