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

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area's generally low crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a small, built-up community within Stratford-on-Avon. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.6% of total incidents), followed by vehicle crime (19.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related issues, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced crime patterns. For instance, the increase in vehicle crime could be linked to reduced visibility and increased foot traffic in local areas. The area's compact nature and likely lower population density may also contribute to its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. However, the data also reveals stark contrasts within the local crime picture: while vehicle crime is 114% above the UK average, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are both well below national levels, indicating localized factors that shape criminal activity. These trends highlight the combination of geography, seasonality, and community-specific dynamics in shaping crime rates, even in areas with otherwise low overall rates.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to five incidents—a jump that far outpaces other categories. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 30.8%, indicating possible seasonal or localized deterrents. Vehicle crime in the area is 114% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 52% below average rate for shoplifting. For residents, the 400% spike in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened vigilance in parking areas, particularly as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity may have influenced this trend.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 30.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,884 residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 226 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is both low in absolute terms and far below national benchmarks. The local context suggests that the area's compact, built-up nature and likely lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres may contribute to its comparatively low crime levels. However, the rise in specific categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage indicates that local factors, such as seasonal changes or localized incidents, could be influencing trends.