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

Stratford-on-Avon’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 29.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This places the area among the safer local authorities in England, though the crime profile reveals a combination of rising and falling categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and vehicle crime (7.3%). The seasonal context of September—marking the return to academic life and the start of freshers’ week—may have influenced certain trends, such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft and theft from the person, which could be linked to increased foot traffic and the movement of students and commuters. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with several categories, including public order offences and shoplifting, showing rates up to 51% below national levels. This contrast may reflect Stratford-on-Avon’s character as a historic town with a mix of tourism, retail, and residential areas, where community-focused policing and the relatively low population density contribute to a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable. While the month-on-month decline in the overall rate suggests a positive trajectory, the spikes in specific crimes serve as a reminder that vigilance is necessary, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during events that draw large crowds.

September 2025 saw alarming spikes in certain crime categories, with robbery rates tripling from 2 to 5 incidents, bicycle theft doubling from 0 to 5, and theft from the person doubling from 2 to 4. These increases, though small in absolute numbers, may partly explain the shift in crime patterns during a month marked by back-to-school and freshers’ week activity. While the overall crime rate fell by 8.7% compared to August, the balance between property and violent crime shifted: violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total) remained the most common category, but their rate was 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.7% of total crimes, slightly exceeded the UK average by 3%, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community disturbances. Conversely, crimes like criminal damage and arson (down 30.4%) and drug-related incidents (down 57.1%) saw significant declines, indicating potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing such activities.

Stratford-on-Avon’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a broader trend of reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, reflects the pace of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic contextualises the scale of crime within the local population, offering a measure of relative safety. However, the drop in the overall rate masks significant fluctuations in particular crime types, such as the sharp rise in robbery and theft from the person, which residents should remain vigilant about. The population context further highlights that, despite the lower rate, the absolute number of crimes still requires attention, particularly in areas where specific incidents have increased.