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

For a population of 5,884, Shipston-on-Stour recorded 27 crimes in July 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—44.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistent safety profile, though the month’s context as a peak summer period with schools out and tourism at its height may have influenced patterns. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour (37% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (29.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.1%). These figures reflect a mix of community-level tensions and seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during festivals or events. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is 20% lower than Shipston-on-Stour’s rate, indicating a localised challenge in managing public order. Meanwhile, violent crimes in the area remain 50% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the town’s smaller scale and likely stronger community networks. The seasonal context of July—characterised by outdoor events and tourism—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and the relative stability of violent crime, as transient populations may amplify certain types of disorder while not necessarily increasing overall violent incidents.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three incidents in June to ten in July—a sharp contrast to the 50% declines in other theft and public order offences. This spike aligns with the area’s seasonal context, where peak summer tourism and local festivals may contribute to heightened social interactions and potential disruptions. Robbery and drug-related crimes both doubled from zero to one incident, an anomaly that could reflect transient activity or specific events. Violent crimes, however, remained 50% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting the area’s lower population density and community cohesion may act as a buffer. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour’s dominance (37% of total crimes), a category that is 20% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), highlighting a unique challenge for local authorities.

Shipston-on-Stour’s crime rate in July 2023 rose 17.4% from June’s 3.9 per 1,000 to 4.6 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 5,884. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the town’s character as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community policing and local engagement may mitigate broader trends. The 44.6% deficit compared to the UK average (8.3 per 1,000) persists, though the month-on-month increase suggests potential pressure points requiring closer attention. This population-scaled perspective illustrates that while Shipston-on-Stour remains significantly safer than the national average, the localised nature of its crime profile means residents are not immune to fluctuations tied to seasonal or event-driven factors.