Studley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Studley during January 2026 reveals a distinct pattern compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences making up 20.7% of all reported crimes—significantly below the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000 (60% lower). This suggests a community with lower levels of violent crime, potentially influenced by Studley’s status as a historic market town within Stratford-on-Avon, where population density and social dynamics may contribute to a calmer environment. However, the area’s crime profile also shows a higher proportion of public order offences (13.8%) and other theft (13.8%) than the UK average, indicating a different set of challenges. With 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, Studley remains 29.4% below the UK average of 6.8, a gap that reflects both effective policing and the area’s character as a relatively low-density, historically significant region. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: January’s post-holiday period, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to a shift in criminal activity away from commercial areas and towards public spaces. The data also highlights a 300% increase in public order offences compared to December, which may be partly explained by colder weather driving more indoor gatherings and associated disturbances. While violent crime remains low, the rise in non-violent, public-facing crimes suggests that local authorities may need to address community engagement and prevention strategies in public spaces. The balance of crime types here—prioritising property and public order issues over violent crime—illustrates a community where social cohesion and local policing efforts appear to be effective.

January 2026 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Studley’s crime profile, with public order offences increasing by 300% and shoplifting tripling. This surge contrasts sharply with a 60% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 6. The shift in crime mix reflects a notable departure from the previous month’s pattern, with property crimes now accounting for 44.8% of total incidents (13 out of 29) and violent crimes 20.7% (6 out of 29). While violence remains significantly below the UK average (60% lower), other theft rose 52% above the national benchmark, and public order offences were 67% higher than the UK average. These changes may be influenced by the post-holiday season, with reduced retail activity potentially shifting criminal activity towards public spaces. Residents may find the 300% increase in public order offences particularly concerning, as it indicates a significant rise in disturbances that could impact community cohesion.

Studley's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 7.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.5 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is modest, it reflects a shift in the nature of crimes reported, with public order offences surging by 300% and shoplifting tripling. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that may feel more frequent to residents due to the concentrated nature of January’s reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of crime in a population of 6,056. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, but the distribution of crime types here suggests a different dynamic than in larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Studley remains safer than the UK average, the relative increase in certain categories—such as public order and shoplifting—may require closer attention from local authorities and community groups.