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

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant crime category in Stourport-on-Severn during May 2023, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (21.7%) and criminal damage and arson (12.2%). The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0, underscoring its relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the national context. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased socialising, likely contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which is often associated with public spaces and communal areas. The area’s crime profile suggests a balance between property-related offences and personal crimes, with property crimes (41 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (25 incidents). However, the absence of major spikes in burglary or theft from the person, which are common in tourist-heavy or high-density urban areas, indicates that Stourport-on-Severn’s crime profile is shaped more by local social dynamics than external pressures. The relatively low rate of violent crime, particularly the 53% deficit compared to the UK average for violence and sexual offences, may be influenced by the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which could foster informal social control mechanisms. Nonetheless, the significant gap between local anti-social behaviour rates and the UK average—43% above—raises questions about the specific local conditions driving this trend. While the area’s overall safety is evident, the prominence of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies that address the root causes of such incidents.

May 2023 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with incidents surging by 233.3% from three to ten, the most dramatic increase in the month’s data. This jump may be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which could contribute to more vehicles being targeted in public spaces. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 26.5%, from 34 to 25, suggesting a potential reduction in incidents during this period. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent crime category, remained 43% above the UK average, highlighting a localised trend that contrasts with national patterns. Residents may find the 233% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden shift in criminal activity that could warrant further local awareness or prevention efforts.

Stourport-on-Severn’s crime rate in May 2023 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though local factors may still influence individual incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall safety profile. When scaled to the population of 18,755 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 163 residents—a rate that is 23.8% below the UK average. This lower exposure, combined with the stability in the crime rate, positions Stourport-on-Severn as a relatively safe area compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective highlights how infrequent criminal incidents are for residents, even when considering the broader UK landscape.