Studley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw Studley's overall crime rate remain at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most significant crime types were violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 27.8% of total), followed by other theft (7 incidents, 19.4%) and vehicle crime (7 incidents, 19.4%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Stratford-on-Avon, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to the lower-than-average crime rate. The seasonal context of October — with darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween — likely influenced patterns, though the sharp rise in other theft and vehicle crime suggests additional factors at play. Violence and sexual offences, while still the largest category, are 36% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area's relatively quiet community dynamics. Other theft and vehicle crime, however, are significantly above the UK average, indicating potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or changes in criminal behavior during the month. The absence of shoplifting incidents compared to previous months may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal deterrents. These data points illustrate a community with generally low crime levels but specific areas of concern that warrant further analysis.

The most striking shift in October 2024 was the exponential rise in other theft, which jumped from one incident to seven (+600%), and vehicle crime, which surged from two to seven (+250%). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary (from zero to four), contrast sharply with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting and a 33.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour. The category of other theft, now at 1.2 per 1,000, is 114% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a notable divergence from national trends. Similarly, vehicle crime is 155% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may be driving these spikes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, which account for 27.8% of all crimes, are 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This mix of increases and decreases indicates a combination of seasonal and local dynamics, with Halloween's proximity potentially contributing to the rise in theft-related incidents.

Studley's crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.6. This translates to approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 6,056. On a monthly scale, this means one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents — a statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents in the built-up area. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the shift in crime types between months suggests localized factors may have influenced the pattern. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a much lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, though the recent upticks in specific categories warrant closer attention. The monthly exposure figure, while not alarming, serves as a reminder that even minor fluctuations can be meaningful in a small community.