Shipston-on-Stour Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This significant reduction underscores the area's generally low crime profile, which is consistent with its status as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents (8 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (22.2%, 4 cases) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%, 2 cases). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—may have influenced these patterns. Increased outdoor activity and warmer weather could have contributed to the relatively high proportion of violent crimes, though this category saw a notable 61.9% decrease from the previous month. Conversely, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 23% above the UK average for this category, may reflect specific local factors such as targeted vandalism or the impact of seasonal events on property. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, with the latter being 44% lower than the national rate. These trends suggest that while the area benefits from a generally low crime environment, targeted interventions may be needed to address the increase in property-related crimes. The low overall rate, combined with the absence of major urban influences, positions Shipston-on-Stour as a relatively safe community.

The most significant decrease in April 2025 was a 61.9% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 21 cases in March to 8 in April. This decline may partly explain the overall rate being 59.7% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 4 cases, a figure that is 23% above the UK average for this category. Public order offences also doubled from 1 to 2 cases, despite being 44% below the UK average. The breakdown reveals a shift in crime mix, with property crimes (5 cases) now accounting for 28% of total incidents, compared to 44% for violent crimes. This shift could reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring, or changes in local policing priorities. For residents, the 61.9% drop in violence and sexual offences provides a clear indicator of improved safety in this category.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in April 2025 (3.1 per 1,000) represents a 41.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that may reflect the small population and low-density nature of the built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,884, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 327 residents. This statistic, while low, underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national trends. The drop from the previous month aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter-related activities may have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson suggests a shift in criminal focus that warrants further observation within the local context.