Studley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,056, Studley recorded 34 crimes in September 2023, equating to one reported crime for every 178 residents. This brings the area’s crime rate to 5.6 per 1,000 people, 30% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 32.4% of total), followed by property crimes (13 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (6 incidents). These figures sit in contrast to the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which is 2.7 per 1,000 — Studley’s rate is 34% below that. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school and university freshers’ week, likely contributes to the prominence of violent crimes. Meanwhile, property crime rates align with the area’s character as a mixed-use town with retail and residential zones, where shoplifting and burglary could occur in areas with high foot traffic. The data also reveals a stark contrast in local crime patterns compared to the UK: while violence is significantly lower, criminal damage and arson are 67% above the national average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in community engagement or local enforcement priorities.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Studley’s crime mix. Public order offences doubled from 2 to 4 incidents, while shoplifting and other crime each increased from 0 to 1 — a 100% rise in both categories. This contrasts with declines in vehicle crime (down 66.7%, from 3 to 1) and other theft (down 50%, from 2 to 1). The violent crime category, though still the most common, saw a 37.5% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 8 to 5 incidents. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences: the rise in public order offences may reflect the influx of students and new residents during freshers’ week, while the drop in vehicle crime could correlate with reduced car usage during the school term. Criminal damage and arson remain 67% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may point to local factors such as housing stock or community dynamics. Residents might find the daily crime count (roughly 1 incident per day) useful for contextualising the pace of local crime, though this remains well below national levels.

Studley’s crime rate in September 2023 (5.6 per 1,000) represents a 24.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, marking a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day — a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the aggregated monthly rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 178 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of local incidents within the town’s population. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the comparison reveals nuanced differences in crime types: for instance, Studley’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average, but its burglary rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 119% above the national figure. These disparities highlight the importance of focusing on local patterns rather than broad comparisons. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that, despite the 34 recorded crimes, the overall burden of crime remains relatively low for a town of Studley’s size, with most residents experiencing no direct impact from criminal activity during the month.