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

Shipston-on-Stour, a built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, placing it 46.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area's relative safety, a position reinforced by its population size and likely rural-urban character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and public order offences (8%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct as primary concerns. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, with October's shorter evenings and Halloween-related activities potentially influencing public order incidents. The area's crime profile aligns with that of a small, commuter-oriented town where high streets and local amenities generate limited opportunities for property crime, but where social interactions in public spaces remain a consistent risk factor. The rate of violent crime in Shipston-on-Stour (1.9 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average for this category, a gap that may reflect both effective local policing and the community's demographic makeup. The low levels of burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting—each below UK averages by over 50%—further support the notion of a relatively secure environment, though the doubling of public order offences highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in managing seasonal pressures.

October 2023 saw a significant 35.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 17 to 11 incidents. This decline, coupled with a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson, contrasts with sharp increases in public order offences (up 100%), burglary (up 100%), and drugs offences (up 100%). The area's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000 is also 30% below the national figure. Public order offences—though still below the UK average—doubled from one to two incidents, a change that may reflect Halloween-related activity or shifts in local policing priorities. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime patterns in a small community, where even minor changes in incident counts can have proportionally large impacts on statistics.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 13.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with a 46.2% gap. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 5,884. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 235 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community of this size. While the overall rate remains stable in comparison to national benchmarks, the shift in crime types from September to October reveals a nuanced picture, with violence and sexual offences declining sharply while public order offences doubled. These changes suggest seasonal or situational factors may have influenced local dynamics, though the overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average.