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

November 2025 in Stratford-upon-Avon presented a crime picture shaped by both seasonal rhythms and local dynamics. The most striking anomaly was the 300% increase in 'Other crime', a category that, while unclassified in detail, may reflect a combination of under-recorded incidents or specific events not captured by standard typologies. This spike, occurring alongside a 20.5% overall rate above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, underscores the town’s unique position as a historic hub with a dual role as a tourist destination and a residential community. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences (28.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.5%), and shoplifting (13.3%)—reflect the interplay of urban density and seasonal factors. The proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely amplified shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, while the transition to darker evenings may have contributed to a rise in violent incidents. 'Violence and sexual offences' remained 3% below the UK average, a deviation that could be attributed to the town’s relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife areas. However, the 79% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights the challenges of managing public order in a compact built-up area with a significant tourist presence. The 90% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, coupled with the 90% surge in 'Other theft', may be linked to the high foot traffic during the festive season and the concentration of retail activity in the town’s historic core. These patterns, while consistent with the area’s character, suggest a need for targeted interventions during peak tourist and shopping periods.

November 2025 saw a 300% surge in 'Other crime', rising from three to twelve reported incidents—a dramatic shift that outpaced all other categories. This spike, though unclassified in detail, may reflect a combination of unreported or under-recorded incidents, or specific events not captured by standard crime typologies. Simultaneously, 'Possession of weapons' increased by 66.7%, from three to five cases, a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, suggests a potential uptick in weapon-related incidents. Conversely, 'Criminal damage and arson' fell by 25%, from 20 to 15, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or heightened policing around Bonfire Night. The breakdown also reveals stark regional contrasts: 'Anti-social behaviour' remains 79% above the UK average, while 'Violence and sexual offences' are 3% below it. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 300% increase in 'Other crime', which, though vague, may warrant local attention to unclassified incidents.

The crime rate in Stratford-upon-Avon rose by 5.3% from 8.3 per 1,000 in October 2025 to 8.8 per 1,000 in November, marking the first monthly increase since July. Daily crime figures show an average of nine reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 114 residents over the course of November. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, highlights the relative density of crime in a town with a population of 29,218. The shift from October to November also coincides with seasonal factors—shorter daylight hours and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the most striking contrast remains the area’s overall rate being 20.5% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the unique characteristics of a historic town with a significant tourist footprint and a compact urban core.