Southam Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,208 residents, Southam recorded 28 crimes in January 2024, equating to 3.4 crimes per 1,000 people. This figure is 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's comparatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents—significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft followed with 17.9% of cases, while anti-social behaviour made up 10.7%. These patterns are consistent with Southam's character as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where a strong sense of community and limited commercial activity may deter certain types of crime. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the overall low crime rate. Violent crimes, in particular, were 35% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's quieter, more residential nature. Property crimes, while lower than the UK average for most categories, showed a slight increase in shoplifting and drugs-related offences, which could indicate emerging trends worth monitoring. The low crime rate, combined with the area's historical and cultural significance as part of Stratford-on-Avon, suggests that local factors such as community cohesion and policing strategies may be playing a role in maintaining this safety profile.

January 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences doubling from one to two incidents, while drugs and shoplifting each rose from zero to one. These increases may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the return of students to Stratford-on-Avon's nearby university or the emergence of local events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 85.7%, and burglary fell by 83.3%, likely linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained 35% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000, a statistic that would be particularly reassuring for residents concerned about personal safety. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour was 60% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement initiatives in the area may be contributing to lower levels of disruptive incidents.

Southam's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 36.4% decrease from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may temper opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day in January, reflecting a low-frequency rhythm compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 293 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which for January would likely exceed 1 in 100 residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores Southam's relative safety, with its built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon benefiting from a compact, community-oriented layout that may facilitate quicker police response times and stronger local networks.