Studley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Studley’s crime profile shifted significantly, with violent crimes accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents compared to 30.5% for property crimes. This marks the first time in the past year that violent crime has outnumbered property crime in the built-up area of Stratford-on-Avon. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places Studley 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position consistent with its rural character and limited urban density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and vehicle crime (5). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as Easter-related activity and spring weather increased foot traffic in local parks and retail areas, potentially contributing to both violent and property crime trends. Violent crime rates in Studley were 4% below the UK average for this category, while vehicle crime was 111% above national levels—a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s proximity to Stratford-on-Avon’s transport networks and the presence of older residential areas with higher vehicle density. The seasonal context of April, with its mix of school holidays and Easter events, could have created conditions where public order and anti-social behaviour incidents were more likely to occur in shared community spaces.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'other theft' (from 1 to 4 incidents), 'public order' (from 1 to 4), and 'other crime' (from 1 to 4), marking the most significant month-on-month jumps in these categories since data collection began. This surge in non-specific categories may indicate underreporting or a shift in how certain incidents are classified. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted sharply, with violent crimes (15) now accounting for 35.7% of total incidents compared to property crimes (13) at 30.5%. This reversal of the usual trend could reflect increased social interactions during the Easter period or changes in policing priorities. In comparison to the UK average, Studley’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 4% lower, while vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) was 111% higher—a disparity that highlights local factors such as the area’s transport infrastructure. Residents might find the 300% rise in 'other theft' particularly concerning, as it suggests a need for enhanced security measures in areas where unclassified thefts are more likely to occur.

Studley’s crime rate in April 2025 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) represented a 35.5% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, a jump that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday and increased outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a frequency that, while low, suggests a consistent presence of criminal activity in local spaces. When scaled to the population of 6,056 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 144 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is lower than the UK average but reflects the area’s small size and rural character. The increase from March to April also coincides with the start of the academic year, which may have brought more students and visitors to the area, influencing crime patterns. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the sharp rise in specific categories like 'other theft' and 'public order' indicates that local conditions—such as the timing of Easter events or changes in policing coverage—may have temporarily altered the crime profile.