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

Shipston-on-Stour's crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property-related and violent crimes, shaped by the area's character as a small built-up community within Stratford-on-Avon. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000—45.3% below the UK average—reflects a stable environment where property crimes dominate, accounting for 50% of all incidents. Shoplifting, the most common offence (20.8% of total crimes), is 64% above the UK average for that category, likely driven by local retail activity and seasonal factors such as Black Friday promotions. Anti-social behaviour (12.5% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (12.5%) are both aligned with the UK average, suggesting no unusual patterns in these areas. In contrast, violent crimes—accounting for 12.5% of incidents—are 81% below the UK average, consistent with the town's quieter, more residential nature. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may have influenced the 5 shoplifting incidents, which align with retail-focused crime patterns typical of small towns with high street retail presence. However, the significant divergence in 'other crime' (285% above UK average) highlights potential gaps in categorisation or underreporting, warranting further scrutiny. This crime mix illustrates a community where property-focused offences are more prevalent, but violent crime remains relatively low—a pattern common to areas with strong local policing and low population density.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+400%), vehicle crime (+200%), and bicycle theft (+100%) compared to October. These spikes align with seasonal factors: Black Friday shopping likely drove the 5 shoplifting incidents, which are 64% above the UK average for that category. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), a reduction consistent with the area's generally low violent crime profile—0.5 per 1,000, 81% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 5 to 3 incidents. 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—surged to 3 cases (0.5 per 1,000), 285% above the UK average. This category's sharp increase may reflect underreported or unclassified incidents, suggesting a need for clearer categorisation. Meanwhile, vehicle crime's 0.5 per 1,000 rate matches the UK average, indicating no significant localised risk in this category.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in November 2023 (4.1 per 1,000) reflects a 4% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours typically reduce outdoor activity and associated crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may appear modest but reflects the community's low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 5,884, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 245 residents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area's relative safety, though it also highlights that specific crime types, such as shoplifting and 'other crime', remain high compared to national benchmarks. This suggests that while the town's overall crime environment is stable, targeted interventions may be needed for categories showing marked divergence from the UK average.