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

Stourport-on-Severn's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a balance that may indicate shifting social dynamics or environmental factors. With 50 violent crimes recorded—compared to 38 property crimes—the area's crime profile diverges from the UK average, which sees a more balanced distribution between these categories. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 21.2% below the national average of 8.5 per 1,000, suggesting a generally safer environment despite the surge in violent offences. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 39.7% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category. This contrast raises questions about the interplay between local policing efforts and broader societal trends. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to increased public interaction, influencing crime patterns. However, the absence of coastal tourism in this inland area complicates direct links to seasonal tourism factors. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (81% below the UK average), may reflect effective retail security measures or community initiatives that deter theft. These findings, while indicative of a safer-than-average area, underscore the need for targeted interventions to address the rising violent crime rate without compromising existing crime prevention strategies.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 25 to 50 incidents, which now account for 39.7% of all crimes. This shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes outpacing property crimes by 12 incidents, suggests a notable change in the local crime profile. The 200% increase in burglary, from one to three incidents, contrasts sharply with the 81% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from three to two. These divergent trends highlight the complexity of crime patterns, with property crimes like burglary rising while retail-related offences decline. The violent crime category also significantly underperforms compared to the UK average, being 8% below the national rate of 2.9 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This anomaly could reflect local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies that may be effectively reducing violent incidents despite the overall rise.

Stourport-on-Severn's crime rate rose 9.6% from 6.1 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 compared to May, reflecting a shift in the crime profile. This increase, though modest, suggests evolving patterns that may warrant closer attention to local factors. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a figure that, while low by national standards, remains a local benchmark for community awareness. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This statistic, when considered alongside the town's population of 18,755, illustrates the proportion of residents affected by crime each month. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area's relatively safer position, but the month-on-month increase indicates a need for ongoing analysis of local dynamics that could influence crime trends.