Shipston-on-Stour Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 presented an unexpected shift in Shipston-on-Stour’s crime profile, with 'other theft' surging by 100% compared to July, becoming the second most common crime type after violence and sexual offences. This spike, coupled with the first shoplifting incident recorded in the area since at least July, contrasts with a broader trend of declining violent crimes and anti-social behaviour. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents remains 61% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s historically low crime levels despite its status as a built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—may have influenced these patterns, though the absence of a direct correlation between tourism and crime here suggests other factors at play. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, remain 44% below the UK average, a testament to the area’s small-scale, community-focused nature. However, the rise in other theft cases—now at 0.7 per 1,000, 23% above the UK average—raises questions about local security dynamics, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or unsecured properties. The contrast between this category’s UK comparison and the overall rate’s stark deviation highlights the complexity of interpreting crime data in a place where demographic and geographic factors often diverge from national trends.

August 2024 witnessed a 100% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, and the first recorded shoplifting incident in the area since at least July 2024. These spikes contrast with a 50% drop in criminal damage and arson cases and a 25% reduction in anti-social behaviour reports. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' also fell by 18.2%, from 11 to 9 cases, though this remains 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The absence of a UK daily crime benchmark means local trends must be interpreted independently, but the 100% jump in other theft—now at 0.7 per 1,000—suggests a shift in criminal activity that residents may want to monitor. This category is 23% above the UK average for other theft, a disparity that could reflect the area’s unique demographic or geographic factors.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in August 2024 (3.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 38.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 310 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic contrasts sharply with the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily crime figures. The drop from July to August suggests a seasonal pattern consistent with the area’s character as a historic market town with limited nightlife, where crime tends to remain low even during peak holiday months. The reduction in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour further reinforces this trend, though the absence of a UK daily exposure benchmark means local context must be interpreted independently.