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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Stourport-on-Severn’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for nearly 38% of all reported crimes. At 7.8 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate remained 3.7% below the UK average, a figure that underscores a relative safety position despite the prominence of violent crime. This category, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, was 6% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area’s proximity to major transport routes or the influence of seasonal social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, surged to 1.7 per 1,000 residents—20% above the UK average—potentially linked to the longer evenings and increased public gatherings typical of May. Criminal damage and arson, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, were 100% above the UK average, suggesting a possible connection to the area’s industrial heritage and the seasonal pressures on communal spaces. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight—likely contributes to these patterns, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase, exacerbating conflicts and anti-social behaviour. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted policing and community initiatives focused on de-escalation and conflict resolution.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime, other theft, and possession of weapons each rose by 200%, 100%, and 100% respectively, marking sharp increases that could signal emerging issues or heightened reporting. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 8.6%, and burglary dropped 40%, suggesting potential improvements in targeted interventions or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.4% of all crimes—remained 6% above the UK average, a contrast to public order offences, which were 31% below the national benchmark. These disparities highlight a mixed picture: while some categories align with broader UK trends, others deviate significantly. For residents, the surge in possession of weapons—a 150% increase above the UK average—raises particular concerns, indicating a need for localized strategies to address this spike.

Stourport-on-Severn's crime rate in May 2025 rose 32.5% compared to April 2025, reflecting a shift in local patterns. With 146 total crimes reported over 31 days, this equates to approximately 5 crimes per day—a figure that underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. When scaled to the area’s population of 18,755, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents. This metric, while informative, does not account for unreported incidents or variations in reporting practices. The increase from 5.9 to 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents highlights a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and increased social activity during May’s bank holidays. However, this rise contrasts with certain categories—public order offences and shoplifting, for instance, remain well below UK averages. The interplay between these trends suggests a complex relationship between local conditions and crime dynamics, warranting ongoing monitoring without overinterpretation of isolated data points.