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

For a population of 18,755, Stourport-on-Severn recorded 97 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents (41 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13 cases) and public order offences (12 cases). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 15% higher, and anti-social behaviour is 33% higher in the national context. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, as November brings darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, which could influence public order incidents. The lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates (32% and 40% below UK averages, respectively) suggest effective local crime prevention measures or a lower density of high-risk areas. The area’s relatively low crime rate, combined with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, indicates a community where crime is less frequent but not entirely absent, requiring continued vigilance and targeted policing strategies.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to October. Public order offences surged by 300%, rising from 3 to 12 incidents, potentially linked to Bonfire Night events and increased foot traffic during the Black Friday shopping period. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 24.2% (from 33 to 41 cases), though this remains 15% below the UK average for the category. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), and shoplifting dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in illicit activity or improved local enforcement. The balance between property and violent crime shifted, with violent crimes comprising 42.3% of the total (compared to 27.6% in October), while property crimes accounted for 28.9% (down from 35.5%). This suggests a temporary uptick in interpersonal conflicts during the month. Stourport-on-Severn’s public order crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a specific challenge in managing disorderly conduct during high-traffic periods. Residents may find the 50% reduction in shoplifting incidents particularly relevant, indicating that targeted interventions or seasonal consumer behaviour changes may have reduced retail theft.

Stourport-on-Severn’s crime rate in November 2023 (5.2 per 1,000) represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, showing a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem high to some residents but is contextually significant when considering the local population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a clearer picture of risk than daily fluctuations. This rate is lower than the UK average, which suggests that the area’s social fabric, policing strategies, or community engagement efforts may be contributing to its relative safety. However, the 13% higher public order crime rate compared to the UK average (0.6 vs 0.5 per 1,000) indicates a specific vulnerability in managing disorderly conduct, exacerbated by November’s darker evenings and transient populations during events like Bonfire Night. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the concentration of violent and public order offences may require targeted interventions to prevent escalation, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or event-related activity.