Southam Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Southam’s crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes 11 cases, was 54% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s generally low levels of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 60.7% below the UK average of 8.4, underscores Southam’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The second most common category, vehicle crime, rose to 18.5% of total crimes, though it remained below the UK average for this type. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, with July’s peak summer tourism and festivals potentially contributing to higher incidents of vehicle-related crime. Anti-social behaviour, the third most frequent category, was 66% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s quieter character compared to larger urban centres. The low crime rate is further supported by the area’s small population and limited commercial density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson suggests that seasonal events or local festivals could have introduced new risks, requiring continued monitoring.

July 2024 saw a 50% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, while vehicle crime rose by 25% to 5 cases. This contrasted with sharp declines in burglary (-66.7%), public order (-50%), and other theft (-50%), reflecting shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 54% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by Southam’s smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity. Vehicle crime, though still below the UK average for most categories, rose above it by 30%, a trend that could be linked to increased summer tourism or seasonal travel patterns. Residents might find the 50% drop in public order offences noteworthy, as it suggests a reduction in disturbances during the peak summer season.

Southam’s crime rate in July 2024 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, an 18.2% drop from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 60.7% below the UK average. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 304 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across 31 days, a rate that reflects the area’s stable security environment. When compared to the UK’s average daily crime frequency, Southam’s figures are significantly lower, though direct national comparisons for daily rates are not available. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite being a built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, Southam’s crime patterns are shaped by its relatively small size and lower population density, which may contribute to the reduced likelihood of incidents.