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

For every 1,000 residents in Stratford-on-Avon, 5 crimes were reported in October 2025, a rate 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 200 residents over the course of the month, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and criminal damage and arson (7.8%). These patterns align with Stratford-on-Avon’s character as a historic town with a mix of rural and urban areas, where community policing and local engagement may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely influences crime dynamics, particularly in public spaces where visibility is reduced. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly below UK averages, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors—such as a relatively stable population with strong community ties—may play a role in maintaining this lower risk profile. The breakdown also shows that property crimes, while present, are not the dominant category, which contrasts with urban centres where theft and burglary often dominate.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to the previous month, with 'Other crime' increasing by 100% (from 11 to 22 incidents) and robbery rising by 80% (from 5 to 9). These spikes suggest a potential uptick in less common but impactful offences, though the exact nature of 'Other crime' remains unspecified in the data. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), and bicycle theft fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), possibly reflecting seasonal changes such as reduced outdoor activity or increased security measures around Halloween. The violent crime category—violence and sexual offences—remained 36% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7. This gap may be influenced by Stratford-on-Avon’s smaller population and lower levels of transient activity compared to larger cities. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 25% (from 56 to 42), which could align with reduced traffic during the early evening hours as part of the seasonal transition. Residents might find the 24 reported crimes per day (based on October’s total of 730) useful for contextualising risk, though this average includes both minor and more serious incidents.

The crime rate in Stratford-on-Avon for October 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s consistently lower risk profile. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported in October, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally smaller when scaled to the local population of 146,258. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK’s equivalent. This statistic highlights the relative safety of Stratford-on-Avon compared to larger urban areas, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent crime incidents. The slight month-on-month reduction may also reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in the evenings during October. However, the comparison to the UK average remains the most striking metric, as it illustrates how Stratford-on-Avon’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics—such as its historic appeal and lower levels of economic deprivation—contribute to a crime environment that diverges from national norms.