Stratford-upon-Avon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Stratford-upon-Avon, a historic town known for its tourist attractions and cultural heritage. The area’s overall crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 9.9% above the UK average, a position influenced by sharp increases in certain categories. Anti-social behaviour, the most frequent crime type (29.3% of total incidents), occurred at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—78% above the UK average. This may reflect the pressures of a summer tourist season, with overcrowded public spaces and increased social interactions contributing to disruptions. Violence and sexual offences, though down by 34% compared to July, remained a concern, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000—20% below the UK average. Seasonal context likely played a role, as August is a peak holiday month with higher foot traffic and potentially more vulnerable situations. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, linked to the seasonal abandonment of properties or increased incidents of vandalism. The town’s character as a tourist destination, combined with its historic architecture, may create unique vulnerabilities, particularly in areas with high visitor density or poorly maintained public spaces. These patterns highlight the need for targeted efforts during peak tourism periods to mitigate risks, while the overall decline from July’s rate suggests that some interventions may be yielding results.

August 2025 saw stark increases in specific crime types, with criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 8 to 24 incidents). This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased tourism and the potential for unoccupied homes during peak holiday periods. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100%, and robbery, previously absent, emerged as a reported crime. These spikes contrast with significant declines elsewhere: shoplifting fell by 54.5% (from 44 to 20), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 34%, a reduction that aligns with the UK average (2.9 per 1,000) and suggests possible improvements in policing or community interventions. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category (29.3% of all crimes), with a rate 78% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000). Residents should be particularly alert to the 200% jump in criminal damage and arson, which could signal increased risks in public spaces or properties left unattended during the summer.

Stratford-upon-Avon’s crime rate in August 2025 (8.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.8% decrease from July’s rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This decline brings the area closer to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000.9% above. Daily crime activity in August averaged eight incidents, a figure that, while lower than July, still reflects a consistent presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance. The population context further illustrates that crime is distributed across a relatively small community, with 29,218 residents sharing the burden of 259 total crimes. This rate, when scaled to individual risk, highlights that most residents are not directly affected, but targeted areas or times may see higher concentrations.