Stourport-on-Severn Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 brought a striking anomaly to Stourport-on-Severn’s crime picture: a 200% surge in drug-related offences, an unexpected spike that overshadowed the area’s otherwise consistent safety record. With a total crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents — 40.3% below the UK average — the area remains a stark contrast to the national profile, where crime rates average 7.2 per 1,000. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (37% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and vehicle crime (11.1%), a mix that diverges from the typical urban focus on theft and burglary. This pattern aligns with Stourport-on-Severn’s character as a commuter town with limited retail density and a modest population, where violent incidents and anti-social conduct dominate over property crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these figures: the Christmas shopping peak may have driven some retail-related activity, while the holiday season’s social dynamics could have contributed to the drop in violence and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes remains unexplained by the data, suggesting a potential shift in local patterns that warrants further observation. The low crime rate, particularly against the UK average, reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up space, though the December spike in drug offences highlights the need for targeted monitoring.

December 2023 saw a stark 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to three incidents — a sharp departure from the usual trend in this area. This spike contrasts with a 77.8% decline in other theft, which fell from nine to two cases, and a 41.7% drop in public order offences, reflecting the seasonal lull in rowdy behaviour during the Christmas period. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 26.8%, from 41 to 30 cases, a reduction likely tied to the holiday season’s influence on social dynamics. Vehicle crime remained marginally above the UK average, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.5 per 1,000 — a statistic that suggests local factors, such as commuter parking patterns, may sustain this category even during winter. These shifts illustrate how seasonal rhythms and local demographics interact to shape crime trends in a built-up area with limited industrial activity.

Stourport-on-Severn’s December 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.4% drop from the previous month’s 5.2 rate, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over 31 days, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a built-up area with a population of 18,755. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, the data suggests that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents — a statistic that, while low, highlights the rarity of incidents in this part of Wyre Forest. This compares to a UK-wide average of 7.2 per 1,000, placing Stourport-on-Severn firmly in the safer half of the country. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area’s crime profile remains significantly below national benchmarks, a pattern consistent with its character as a relatively quiet commuter town with limited nightlife and retail density.