Shipston-on-Stour Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a continued decline in violent crime across Shipston-on-Stour, with a 77.8% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. Public order offences (4 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) accounted for 47.6% of all reported crimes, though both categories show divergent trends relative to national benchmarks. The UK average for public order offences stands at 0.6 per 1,000, but Shipston-on-Stour recorded 0.7 per 1,000 — a 9% increase, possibly linked to Easter-related activity and increased foot traffic in the town’s historic core. In contrast, violence and sexual offences in the area are 73% below the UK average, consistent with the built-up area’s low population density and limited nightlife infrastructure. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime profile: spring weather and Easter holidays may have driven public order incidents, while the absence of large-scale events or student populations (unlike in university towns) contributed to the sustained decline in violent crime. These patterns align with Shipston-on-Stour’s character as a rural commuter town with strong community cohesion and limited commercial hubs, which may partly explain the area’s consistently low crime rates relative to urban counterparts.

The most significant decline in April 2023 was a 77.8% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 18 incidents in March to 4. This sharp decrease may reflect the absence of major events or the seasonal slowdown in alcohol-related incidents as Easter approached. Burglary also fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, maintaining a trend of low property crime that has characterised the area for years. However, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 4 — a notable spike that may relate to increased foot traffic during the Easter period or temporary disruptions in local regulations. Criminal damage and arson, as well as vehicle crime, both saw 100% increases from zero to one incident each. Shipston-on-Stour’s violence and sexual offences rate is 73% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s relative safety. For residents, the 61.3% gap between local and national crime rates offers reassurance, even as the public order figures suggest areas for targeted local engagement during peak seasonal periods.

April 2023 saw Shipston-on-Stour’s crime rate fall to 2.9 per 1,000, a 34.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s monthly crime exposure at 1 incident per 346 residents — a figure that, while contextually low, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of heightened activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a rate that remains significantly below the UK average when scaled to population size. The built-up area’s small population (5,884 residents) means that even minor fluctuations in crime can appear pronounced in absolute terms, though the broader trend remains one of sustained safety. When compared to the UK average, Shipston-on-Stour’s residents face a crime risk that is 61.3% lower, a disparity that reflects the area’s rural commuter town profile, limited commercial density, and strong community policing efforts. These factors likely contribute to the area’s ability to maintain low crime rates even as seasonal events temporarily elevate specific categories like public order offences.