Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, stands out as a notable outlier in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)’s September 2025 crime profile, 37% above the UK average for this category. This contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000, which is 40.5% below the UK’s 7.4 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) as the most prevalent categories, accounting for 63.9% of total crimes. This aligns with seasonal patterns typical of September, when back-to-school routines and university freshers’ week may amplify social tensions in the built-up area. The relatively low violent crime rate—53% below the UK average—suggests a community with strong social cohesion, though the rise in anti-social behaviour may reflect pressures from transient populations during the academic term. Property crimes, at 11 incidents, remain modest compared to violent crimes, a balance consistent with Southam’s character as a historic market town with limited commercial density. Seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the transition from summer to autumn, may also influence outdoor activity patterns, though these effects are not directly quantified in the data.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and theft from the person (+100%), all rising from zero to one incident each. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential vulnerabilities in retail security or increased foot traffic during freshers’ week. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents), possibly linked to improved community monitoring or seasonal shifts in vandalism patterns. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, remain 53% below the UK average—a figure that may reflect Southam’s compact, tightly-knit community structure. The drop in other theft (from 6 to 3 incidents) and burglary (from 2 to 1) highlights a broader trend of reduced property crime, which could be attributed to heightened police presence or community initiatives not explicitly documented in the data. Residents might find the 36 total crimes reported over the month (roughly 1 per day) a useful benchmark for local safety awareness.

Southam’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in September 2025 marks a 29.3% decline from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a sustained period of relative stability. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This figure translates to a daily crime count of approximately 1 incident per day, a rate that may feel manageable to residents but warrants vigilance given the spikes in certain categories. When viewed through the lens of population size (8,208 residents), Southam’s low overall crime rate underscores its position as a safer area compared to the national average. The contrast between Southam’s 1.6 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour and the UK’s 1.2 per 1,000 highlights local challenges not fully captured by national statistics. Meanwhile, the 75% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average suggests that Southam’s built-up area, with its limited industrial or commercial zones, may inherently present fewer opportunities for such crimes. These comparative metrics illustrate a community with distinct characteristics, shaped by its historic market town identity and proximity to Stratford-on-Avon’s cultural hubs.