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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Stratford-on-Avon's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 29% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The town's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places it 24.7% below the national average, a consistent pattern that reflects its unique demographic and geographic characteristics. As a historic market town with a strong tourist presence, Stratford-on-Avon's crime profile is shaped by its mix of residential areas, cultural landmarks, and seasonal activity. May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to the prominence of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour (23.0% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%) form the next most significant categories, with the latter seeing a notable 143% month-on-month increase. This spike, however, does not undermine the broader trend of Stratford-on-Avon maintaining lower crime rates than the UK average. The area's relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) further distinguish it from more densely populated urban centres. These patterns suggest that while local factors like tourism and seasonal events influence crime types, the town's overall safety remains a defining feature compared to national benchmarks.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 150% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still low compared to the UK average, may partly explain the 143% surge in criminal damage and arson, which jumped from 37 to 90 cases. The rise in property-related crimes contrasts with a 43.2% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 74 to 42. This shift suggests changing dynamics in local crime patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors like longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Public order offences decreased by 34.7%, a trend consistent with the area's generally lower levels of such crimes. The 29% gap between Stratford-on-Avon's violence rate (2.0 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) remains one of the most significant disparities, highlighting the town's unique safety profile. Residents might find the 150% increase in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, given its sharp contrast with other categories' declines.

Stratford-on-Avon's crime rate rose by 19.7% in May 2025 compared to April, moving from 5.1 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while still well below the UK average, reflects a shift in local patterns. On average, 29 crimes were reported daily in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than many comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the 19.7% rise, the area's overall safety profile remains distinct from the national average. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the increase, broader systemic trends in Stratford-on-Avon continue to keep crime rates below the UK norm. The daily figure, though consistent with previous months, underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types that saw sharp changes.