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

In November 2024, Stratford-on-Avon recorded 736 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—34.2% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure, while relatively low, is shaped by the area’s unique characteristics as a historic town with a mix of tourism, residential living, and cultural heritage sites. The top crime types reported were violence and sexual offences (242 incidents, 32.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (125, 17.0%) and vehicle crime (82, 11.1%). The dominance of violent crime, despite a 12% month-on-month decline, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the darker evenings of November, which can increase opportunities for such offences. However, the rate of violence in Stratford-on-Avon is 34% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts in community policing or the town’s compact layout may contribute to this lower figure. Anti-social behaviour, though a major category, is also 19% below the UK average, reflecting the town’s smaller scale and stronger community engagement. Meanwhile, vehicle crime stands out as a local anomaly, with a rate 36% higher than the UK average, likely driven by the high volume of tourist vehicles and the presence of historic car parks in the area. The seasonal context of November—marked by events such as Bonfire Night and the commercial rush of Black Friday—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting rates dropping sharply amid heightened security measures. This data illustrates how Stratford-on-Avon’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, still faces specific challenges that require targeted interventions.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types across Stratford-on-Avon. Shoplifting incidents dropped by 46.3% from October, falling from 80 to 43, a change that may reflect the impact of Black Friday sales, which typically see a spike in retail crime. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 60.0%, with 8 reported cases compared to 5 in October—a figure that, while small, is 67% above the UK average for this category. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a stark contrast in local performance against national benchmarks: vehicle crime in Stratford-on-Avon is 36% higher than the UK average, likely linked to the town’s historic car parks and visitor traffic, while shoplifting is 57% below the UK average, possibly due to increased security measures in retail areas. This mix of trends illustrates the combination of local initiatives and broader regional patterns.

Stratford-on-Avon’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime. This reduction, though modest, is consistent with the area’s historically lower rates compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 25 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a town with over 146,000 residents. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-199 residents highlights that most people in Stratford-on-Avon are not directly affected by crime, though the presence of 736 reported incidents underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the town’s mix of historic residential areas and tourist attractions—may contribute to a more stable crime environment compared to larger urban centres.