Stourport-on-Severn Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Stourport-on-Severn's crime rate reach 5.7 per 1,000, 18.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, though lower than the national benchmark, masks significant shifts in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.9% of all incidents, with 37 cases reported—a rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This category is 22% below the UK average, a reflection of the area's relatively stable community dynamics. Other theft, however, surged to 17 cases (16.0% of total crimes), a rate 73% above the UK average. This anomaly may partly explain the overall rate's position below the national figure, as other categories like anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 25% below UK average) and burglary (4 cases, 29% below UK average) show mixed performance. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—likely contributes to the rise in public order offences and burglary. These patterns suggest a combination of local factors and broader seasonal trends, with the area's built-up character within Wyre Forest potentially influencing crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains reassuringly low, the sharp increase in certain categories underscores the need for continued monitoring.

December saw a dramatic 300% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, combined with a 240% rise in other theft, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 4 to 1. Public order offences also surged by 233%, highlighting a shift in the crime mix. While violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.9% to 37 cases, this category remains 22% below the UK average. Other theft, however, is 73% above the national rate, underscoring a localised anomaly. These changes suggest seasonal factors—such as festive crowds and dark evenings—may influence crime dynamics. Residents might find the 300% burglary increase particularly notable, as it reflects a stark departure from previous trends.

Stourport-on-Severn's crime rate in December 2025 rose 21.8% compared to November's 4.6 per 1,000, reaching 5.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in specific crime categories. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day in December, a figure that may help residents contextualise local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than many comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area's overall rate is 18.6% below the UK average, the rise in certain categories like burglary and public order offences suggests evolving patterns. These changes may partly explain why the local profile differs from the national picture, though the exact drivers require further analysis.