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

December 2025 presented a complex picture of crime in Stratford-on-Avon, where a 25% rise in drug-related offences stood out against an overall decline in crime rates. The local authority district recorded 643 total crimes, yielding a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents—37.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This disparity underscores Stratford-on-Avon’s relatively safer environment, shaped by its character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37.0% of all crimes, but at a rate of 1.6 per 1,000, this was 38% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.7% of crimes, while property crimes collectively represented 33.7% of the total, with shoplifting and criminal damage both below national averages. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, shorter daylight hours, and the closure of some homes during the holidays—likely influenced patterns, though the sharp decline in vehicle crime and theft from the person suggests that local measures, such as increased patrols or community vigilance, may have played a role. While the rise in drug-related offences is unexpected, it may reflect increased social activity during the festive season or shifts in policing priorities. Overall, Stratford-on-Avon’s crime profile continues to reflect its unique demographic and geographic characteristics, with a strong emphasis on community safety and lower levels of violent crime compared to the UK as a whole.

December 2025 saw a 25% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 8 to 10 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the broader trend of declining crime rates. This rise may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings and holiday-related stress. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1, and vehicle crime fell by 42.1%, from 57 to 33, likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during darker winter evenings. Violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average, at 1.6 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap of 38%. This disparity highlights Stratford-on-Avon’s generally lower levels of violent crime, possibly linked to its character as a historic market town with strong community cohesion. Residents may find the 75% reduction in theft from the person particularly reassuring, suggesting that personal safety measures and seasonal caution have had a measurable impact.

Stratford-on-Avon’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.1% decline from November’s 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which stood at 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 21 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, remains well below the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime for individuals living in Stratford-on-Avon. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the local population of 146,258, suggests that the majority of residents experience minimal direct interaction with criminal activity, even during periods of heightened seasonal activity such as Christmas shopping and holiday-related disruptions.