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

September 2025 marked a continuation of Shipston-on-Stour’s historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—54.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a community that has consistently maintained safer conditions than the national average. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 65% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 15%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, semi-rural built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors appear to have influenced patterns: the increase in violence and sexual offences could be linked to the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, which may alter social dynamics. However, the decline in public order offences (-66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-62.5%) suggests that seasonal transitions—such as the return to routine after summer holidays—may have dampened activity in these categories. The area’s crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violent crime, which is 15% below the UK average, but this category’s rise in September highlights the need for continued vigilance. The low rates of property crime (3 incidents) and vehicle crime (1 incident) further illustrate the area’s distinct safety profile, with both categories significantly below UK averages. These patterns, while consistent with local geography and demographics, also invite reflection on how seasonal rhythms and community structures shape crime trends in this part of Warwickshire.

September 2025 saw a 30% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 13 incidents. This category, which accounts for 65% of all crimes, remains 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences dropped sharply by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, a change that may reflect shorter evenings and the start of the academic year. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 62.5%, from 8 to 3, aligning with broader trends in the area’s lower-than-average rates for such crimes. Vehicle crime decreased by 50%, from 2 to 1, though it still lags behind the UK average by 50%. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while some categories declined, the rise in violence suggests ongoing challenges that may require targeted interventions. Residents might find the 1-in-294 resident monthly exposure rate useful for contextualising local safety.

Shipston-on-Stour's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 25.9% decrease from 4.6 per 1,000 in August. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower crime profile. Over 30 days, the local rate translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than the broader UK context. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,884, this means one crime occurred for every 294 residents during the month—a statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the community size. The drop in public order offences (-66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-62.5%) suggests seasonal factors may have played a role, as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year could reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences (+30%) remains a concern, though it is still 15% below the UK average for this category. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, warrant attention to local patterns and community engagement efforts.