Studley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Studley's October 2025 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 20.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7, a figure that places the area among the safer regions in the country. However, this overall statistic masks a complex distribution of crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. These incidents, numbering 22, accounted for 59.5% of all reported crimes, a rate of 3.6 per 1,000—35% above the UK average of 2.7. This divergence from national trends is particularly striking, as it suggests that local factors may be amplifying violent crime despite the area's generally low overall rate. Other theft followed closely with 10.8% of all crimes, also 35% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the national benchmark at 60% lower. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have played a role in shaping these patterns. The presence of a historic town centre, likely with a mix of residential and commercial areas, could contribute to the higher incidence of violent crime. Meanwhile, property-related crimes such as shoplifting and burglary were lower than expected, with shoplifting at 68% below the UK average. This could reflect a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, or the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The month's data thus illustrates a place where violent crime is a pressing concern, but where other categories remain well below national levels, highlighting the need for targeted approaches to address specific vulnerabilities.

Violence and sexual offences surged to 22 incidents, a 35% increase over the UK average, underscoring a striking anomaly in Studley's crime profile. Month-on-month, burglary, other theft, and vehicle crime all rose by 100%, driven by a single incident in each category, while anti-social behaviour and other crime fell by 50%—a sharp contrast in trends. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could have influenced both increases and decreases. Shoplifting and burglary rates were 68% and 33% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting that targeted interventions or local characteristics may be mitigating these types of crime. The disproportionate rise in violent crime compared to property crime highlights a need for further analysis of local dynamics from this data alone.

Studley's crime rate in October 2025 rose 12.1% from 5.5 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. Daily, Studley experienced approximately one crime per day, a localised measure that reflects the area's specific dynamics rather than national averages. With a population of 6,056, this translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The rise in violent crime, despite an overall rate below the UK average, suggests a nuanced picture where certain categories deviate significantly from national trends. This contrast highlights the importance of examining local data rather than relying solely on aggregated national statistics, as Studley's profile reveals both commonalities and unique characteristics in its crime profile.