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

In June 2024, Stourport-on-Severn maintained a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture: violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (14.4%). While violent crime rates in the area (1.9 per 1,000) are 31% below the UK average, property crimes such as other theft (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) also lag behind national figures, albeit by smaller margins. The balance between property and violent crime suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes and environmental issues rather than large-scale criminal activity. Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer, a period when tourism in nearby rural areas often increases. However, Stourport-on-Severn’s built-up character—likely shaped by a mix of residential and commercial spaces—may contribute to patterns such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. The lower-than-average rates of violent crime could reflect community cohesion or effective local policing, though these factors remain speculative without further data. This month’s figures align with broader trends observed in similar small urban centres, where property crimes and public order issues often dominate the crime profile.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with increases in 'other crime' (+200%) and 'drugs' (+200%), both rising from one incident to three. This jump in non-specific offences may signal underreported or emerging issues, though the exact nature of these crimes remains unclear. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 50% (from two to one), possibly linked to seasonal changes in outdoor activity or improved security measures. The violent crime category, while still dominant, showed a 31% gap below the UK average (2.8 vs 1.9 per 1,000), a disparity that could reflect the area’s demographic profile or local initiatives targeting violence. Property crimes, however, remained broadly in line with national levels, with 'other theft' (0.5 per 1,000) 14% below the UK average. This contrast between violent and property crime rates may indicate a focus on resolving interpersonal conflicts rather than addressing larger-scale theft. Residents may find the 30.5% share of violent crimes in the total count particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for targeted community engagement strategies in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

Stourport-on-Severn’s crime rate remained stable in June 2024, matching the previous month’s figure of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a rate that aligns with its small built-up character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, a figure that places the area among the safer communities nationally. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk relative to the local population. When scaled to the town’s 18,755 residents, the 118 total crimes reported in June equate to a manageable level of activity, suggesting that local policing and community initiatives may be effectively mitigating larger-scale criminal trends. The stability in the overall rate, combined with the area’s consistently lower-than-average violent crime figures, reinforces the notion that Stourport-on-Severn’s crime profile differs from more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions. However, the slight increase in 'other crime' and 'drugs' raises questions about whether these categories represent underreported issues or temporary spikes tied to seasonal factors such as increased socialising during summer.