Southam Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southam’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.6%, also significantly lower than the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday travel, and empty homes—likely contributed to the overall rate, though the area’s consistently low crime levels suggest robust community resilience. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, accounted for 29.4% of total incidents, with shoplifting at 30% below the UK average. This contrasts with a 43% deficit in burglary compared to the UK rate, though the absolute numbers remain low due to Southam’s small population. The crime profile aligns with a built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where retail and residential zones may drive some activity but are offset by the area’s generally low population density and possibly strong local policing. The rate of 3.9 per 1,000 translates to a daily risk of roughly 1-in-257 residents encountering a crime over the month, a figure that, while concrete, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

December 2025 marked a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to two incidents—a sharp shift that may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased car usage during holiday travel. Possession of weapons also doubled, with two incidents reported, an 186% gap above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with other categories: anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both fell below UK averages by 35% and 30% respectively. Meanwhile, burglary saw a 50% increase from November, potentially linked to holiday-related property neglect. The most common crime, violence and sexual offences (40.6% of total), remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents might find the 30% UK deficit in shoplifting noteworthy, as it suggests retail areas remain relatively secure despite seasonal shopping pressures.

In December 2025, Southam’s crime rate rose 6.8% compared to November, moving from 3.7 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly one reported crime every 257 residents over the course of the month. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size of 8,208. When scaled to individual risk, this means a resident has a 1-in-257 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during December. The increase aligns with seasonal factors: darker evenings, holiday travel, and empty homes over the festive period may have contributed to the rise. The rate remains 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Southam’s relative safety despite the monthly uptick. The population context is critical here—smaller communities often see sharper fluctuations in crime statistics due to fewer incidents overall, making even minor changes more pronounced in per-capita terms.