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

For residents of Stratford-on-Avon, the crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a daily risk that is both measurable and relatively low compared to the UK average. This rate, 35.1% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000, underscores the town’s position as a historically safer area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (252 incidents, 34.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (154 incidents, 21.1%) and criminal damage (57 incidents, 7.8%). These figures align with the town’s character as a mix of historic sites, residential communities, and tourism hubs, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour may be more concentrated in areas with higher foot traffic. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the transition from summer to winter—likely contributed to patterns in violent and anti-social offences. Stratford-on-Avon’s shoplifting rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s unique retail environment, which may include smaller, more closely monitored shops. This contrasts with the UK’s broader trend of higher shoplifting rates in large urban centres. Meanwhile, the town’s vehicle crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 29% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by lower traffic density and more secure parking infrastructure. These patterns suggest that while Stratford-on-Avon is not immune to crime, its geographic and demographic profile—characterised by a blend of historic charm and suburban stability—creates a distinct crime profile that diverges from larger, more densely populated areas.

October saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with ‘other crime’ surging by 100% (11 to 22 incidents) and robbery rising by 80% (5 to 9). These increases, while notable, remain below the UK average for their categories. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 75% (4 to 1), reflecting a sharp decline in petty theft, likely tied to seasonal factors such as Halloween’s influence on public behaviour. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: shoplifting in Stratford-on-Avon was 52% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s historic retail landscape, which may deter opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 29% (31 to 40), a category that aligns with the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting no significant deviation in residential crime. Residents might find the drop in bicycle theft (from 5 to 3) particularly reassuring, as this aligns with the town’s lower-than-average vehicle crime rates (0.3 vs 0.4 per 1,000).

In October 2025, Stratford-on-Avon’s crime rate fell to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s 5.2 rate. This translates to roughly 24 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a town with a population of 146,258. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average, the drop from September suggests a possible seasonal adjustment—October’s darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced patterns. The contrast between daily and monthly figures is critical: a resident might encounter a crime every 10 days on average, but the monthly context shows the overall risk remains low. This aligns with Stratford-on-Avon’s character as a historic town with a mix of residential and tourist areas, where crime tends to cluster in specific zones rather than being evenly distributed.