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

Shipston-on-Stour’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with the former dominating at 11 incidents compared to 6 property-related offences. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 41.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that highlights its relative safety. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area’s semi-rural character, where lower population density and community cohesion could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all recorded crimes, a figure that, while lower than the UK average for this category, still underscores the need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced these patterns, with fewer opportunities for property crimes and increased indoor gatherings contributing to higher violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting each accounted for 8.7% of total crimes, aligning with trends in similar built-up areas where retail and social spaces drive such offences. The rate for anti-social behaviour is 69% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or a unique demographic profile. The low crime rate overall, combined with the dominance of violent crime, may indicate a need for enhanced community policing or support services to address underlying factors. While causation, the interplay between seasonal factors, local demographics, and crime patterns remains a critical area for further analysis.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and possession of weapons all increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This surge in specific categories highlights a potential imbalance in the crime mix, as violent crimes (11) continued to dominate over property crimes (6) for the first time this year. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the rise in possession of weapons—now 233% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement or reporting practices. Conversely, other theft and burglary rates fell sharply, with other theft dropping by 66.7% and burglary declining by 50%. These decreases may reflect effective policing strategies or seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during winter. The dominance of violent crimes, which account for 47.8% of total incidents, contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000), where Shipston-on-Stour’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 19% below. This divergence suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly tied to the area’s character as a semi-rural built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate for February 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 25.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap of 41.8% that underscores its relative safety compared to the national picture. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, may be influenced by the month’s seasonal lull in outdoor activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 256 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against the local population of 5,884, illustrates the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate, combined with the consistent drop in crime from January, suggests a stable environment where community engagement and local policing may be contributing factors, though no direct links can be confirmed. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Shipston-on-Stour remains a low-crime area, even as certain categories like violent crime and possession of weapons show fluctuations that warrant closer attention.