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

Stourport-on-Severn, a small town within Wyre Forest, saw a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, significantly below the UK average of 7.4. This places the area 41.9% safer than the national benchmark, reflecting a consistent trend of lower crime levels in rural and semi-rural communities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30% of total), followed by public order (17.5%) and anti-social behaviour (16.3%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which typically dampen outdoor crime rates. While property crimes accounted for 28.8% of all incidents, the overall balance of crime types suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes and public disorder, possibly linked to the town's compact built-up area and limited commercial hubs. The data also highlights a notable disparity in local crime patterns compared to the UK: violence and sexual offences are 50% below the national average, while public order offences are 67% higher. This contrast may be influenced by the area's character as a small town with a mix of residential and light industrial zones, where community interactions and local policing efforts could play a role in shaping crime dynamics.

January 2024 revealed significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences tripling from 7 to 14, marking a 100% increase month-on-month. This surge, despite the post-holiday lull, suggests heightened tensions in public spaces or challenges in managing local events. Simultaneously, violence and sexual offences decreased by 20%, from 30 to 24 incidents, indicating a potential reduction in interpersonal conflicts or improved community safety measures. The most alarming rise was in possession of weapons, which doubled from 2 to 4 cases—an 186% increase over the UK average and a stark reminder of the area's vulnerability to such crimes. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident, though the low base figure means further analysis is needed. Vehicle crime remained stable at 0.5 per 1,000, matching the UK average, suggesting that local traffic patterns or parking infrastructure may not be significant contributors to this category. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in public order management and weapon-related offences, while the decline in violence offers a cautiously optimistic note for residents.

Stourport-on-Severn's crime rate remained stable at 4.3 per 1,000 in January 2024, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency, despite the post-holiday seasonal dip, suggests that local crime dynamics are relatively predictable. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that may appear high to residents but must be contextualised within the town's population of 18,755. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 234 residents, a rate that, while not negligible, remains far below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime burden is significantly lighter than the national context: for instance, the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000 would equate to one crime for every 135 residents in Stourport-on-Severn. This disparity underscores the protective factors inherent in smaller, more cohesive communities, where policing and social cohesion may act as buffers against more severe crime trends. However, the 67% above-average rate for public order offences highlights a specific challenge that requires attention, as these incidents can have a disproportionate impact on perceived safety and quality of life.