Stratford-on-Avon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a trend that has persisted across multiple years. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (30.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (26.7%), and criminal damage and arson (8.3%)—reflect a mix of social and property-related challenges. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000, were 37% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to the area's relatively stable community structure and strong local policing presence. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remains a persistent issue, often concentrated in areas with high foot traffic such as the town centre. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and empty homes—likely contributed to the 68.3% rise in criminal damage and arson, as vacant properties may have become targets for opportunistic offenders. This month's data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns, with tourism-related dynamics influencing both retail security and property crime trends. While the overall crime rate remains low, the interplay between local characteristics and seasonal rhythms suggests that targeted interventions during high-risk periods could further enhance the area's safety record.

August 2025 saw a 30.8% drop in shoplifting, the most significant decrease among all crime categories, likely reflecting heightened retail security measures during the summer tourist season. Violence and sexual offences fell by 16.3%, a trend consistent with the area's generally lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average (37% below). However, burglary and criminal damage and arson both rose sharply—50% and 68.3% respectively—possibly linked to increased property vacancies during August's peak holiday period. Anti-social behaviour remained stable, though its rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 3% above the UK average, a minor deviation that may indicate localized pressures in specific neighbourhoods. For residents, the 30.8% reduction in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how targeted interventions can yield measurable results in crime prevention.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate in August 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 4.2% decrease from July's 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed over recent months, though August's seasonal dynamics—peak holiday activity and increased tourism—introduce variables that could influence local crime profiles. Daily crime counts averaged 27 incidents per day, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, remains a tangible presence for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK local authorities. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against Stratford-on-Avon's population of 146,258, illustrates a relatively low risk environment, though specific crime types like burglary and criminal damage show spikes that warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the area's overall safety is strong, targeted efforts may still be needed in pockets where crime rates deviate from the broader trend.