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

Stratford-on-Avon's crime profile in January 2025 showed a marked trend toward stability, with the overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents remaining 32.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This places the town firmly in the category of areas with consistently low crime levels, a pattern consistent with its character as a historic market town with a strong residential base and limited industrial activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 32% below the UK average for this category. This may reflect the town's relatively low population density and the absence of large-scale nightlife areas that typically drive such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 15.2% of total crimes, with a 29% deficit compared to the UK average. These figures suggest that while the town faces challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts, its overall environment remains less conducive to high levels of disorder than larger urban centres. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the post-holiday period likely contributing to reduced retail-related crimes such as shoplifting, which fell by 27.5% compared to December 2024. However, this reduction was offset by an 18.0% increase in burglary, possibly linked to colder weather and increased indoor activity. The town's crime profile thus illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the physical characteristics of its built environment, with implications for both residents and policymakers.

January 2025 saw a notable 27.5% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 40 to 29. This aligns with seasonal patterns, as post-holiday periods typically see reduced retail activity in historic towns like Stratford-on-Avon. Conversely, burglary increased by 18.0%, rising from 50 to 59 cases. This shift may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor crime, or changes in property security during the winter months. Other crime, including antisocial behaviour and public order offences, also rose, with public order incidents climbing by 21.2% to 40. These increases contrast sharply with the UK average for public order offences, which stood at 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting Stratford-on-Avon's significantly lower rate in this category. The 33.3% rise in 'other crime' may reflect underreported or less typical incidents, though the exact nature of these cases remains unspecified in the data.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 4.7 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, reflecting a 1.9% change that suggests continuity in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a town with a population of 146,258. This translates to one reported crime for every 210 residents over the course of the month, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is present, its frequency is significantly lower than the UK average, which may partly explain the town's reputation as a historically stable community. The consistency in the rate between months suggests that broader socioeconomic factors, such as the town's mix of residential and tourist activity, are more influential than short-term fluctuations.