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

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relative safety, though the month's data reveals unexpected shifts in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37% of all reported crimes, rose sharply by 42.9% compared to July—surpassing even anti-social behaviour as the most common category. This increase, occurring during August's peak holiday season, may reflect the impact of transient populations and heightened social interactions in the town's built-up area. Anti-social behaviour, though slightly down from July, remained 4% below the UK average, while public order offences (11.1% of total crimes) fell below UK rates by 14%. The area's low overall crime rate, particularly for property crimes (6 incidents, 22.2% of total), aligns with its status as a relatively quiet built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends: increased tourism during August may have driven both the rise in violent crimes and the persistent gap between local and national rates for property offences, as empty homes and commercial areas become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime.

Violence and sexual offences surged 42.9% in August, rising from seven to ten incidents—despite the overall rate remaining below the UK average. This spike contrasts with declines in vehicle crime (-33.3%) and other theft (-33.3%), though both categories still lag behind UK averages by 23% and 41% respectively. Burglary, which rose 100% from zero to one incident, highlights a seasonal vulnerability: August, a peak holiday month, may see increased burglary risks due to empty homes and transient populations. Anti-social behaviour fell slightly (-11.1%) to eight incidents, but remains 4% below the UK average. The breakdown shows a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes now comprising 37% of all reported incidents, up from a lower share in previous months.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in August 2025 rose 17.4% from 3.9 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase since early 2025. Daily crime counts averaged one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent underperformance against UK averages for violent crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. With a population of 5,884, this suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime, though the rise in violent incidents may alter local perceptions of safety. The area's built-up nature within Stratford-on-Avon likely contributes to its lower overall crime rate compared to more sprawling or rural regions, though the August data shows a shift in crime patterns that warrants closer examination.