Stourport-on-Severn Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a significant shift in Stourport-on-Severn’s crime profile, with burglary emerging as the most unexpected and dramatic upward trend. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—15.5% below the UK average—suggests a generally safer environment than the national norm. However, the sharp rise in burglary, from five to nineteen cases, represents a 280% increase and stands in stark contrast to the area’s usual patterns. This surge, while potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the Christmas holidays and the associated emptiness of homes, remains an outlier in the broader context of the area’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.3% of all crimes, followed by burglary and criminal damage. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and the peak of Christmas shopping—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the increase in public order offences may be linked to heightened social interactions during the festive season. However, the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 26% lower than Stourport-on-Severn’s rate, indicating that the area’s violent crime profile is above the national average. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where certain categories align with national trends while others diverge significantly. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (82% below the UK average) and drug-related crimes (58% below) suggest that the area’s characteristics—its smaller scale and lower population density—contribute to these outcomes. As the year draws to a close, these patterns offer a snapshot of the interplay between local conditions and broader national trends, with implications for community safety planning in the months ahead.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 280% increase in burglary cases, rising from five to nineteen. This sharp rise, though not uncommon during the festive season, is striking in its magnitude. The surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holiday period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.1%, dropping from nineteen to eleven, possibly reflecting reduced public activity during the winter months. Vehicle crime also decreased by 18.8%, from sixteen to thirteen, a trend that could be attributed to shorter evenings and fewer opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, burglary’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000—223% above the UK average—highlights a stark local anomaly. This figure is particularly noteworthy for residents, as it underscores a vulnerability in property crime that contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader trends. Public order offences also rose by 125%, from four to nine, a category that may be influenced by increased social gatherings during the festive season.

Stourport-on-Severn’s crime rate rose by 25.7% in December 2024, climbing from 4.8 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the monthly rhythm. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of activity relative to the population of 18,755. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the rise from the previous month suggests a need to monitor trends closely. The population context underscores that, despite the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime levels well below the 7.1 per 1,000 benchmark. However, the surge in specific categories, such as burglary, indicates pockets of concern that may warrant further scrutiny.