Crime Rate in Shipston North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shipston North

The total recorded crimes in Shipston North, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipston North crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Shipston North, encompassing approximately 1,709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shipston North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Driftway with total crimes: 2
  • River Way with total crimes: 2
  • Donnington Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shipston North?

To understand the safety of Shipston North, we need to analyze Shipston North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Shipston North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 210 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shipston North recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Shipston North had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 225 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shipston North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Shipston North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Shipston North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shipston North has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 28th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Shipston North crimes were 210. The crime rate of Shipston North in 2024 was 122.81 (year) or 10.23 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shipston North were around 225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 131.59 (year) or 10.97 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipston North)CrimesRank (Shipston North)CrimesRank (Shipston North)
Bishop's Itchington123 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue57 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon87 2786 4654 5
Welcombe71 3775 5787 3
Guildhall65 4800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green36 10677 6557 6
Harbury51 6494 8520 7
Hathaway38 9530 7368 8
Napton & Fenny Compton43 7452 9324 12
Wotton Wawen41 8217 22237 19
Ettington33 12363 12363 9
Snitterfield33 11399 10360 10
Bidford East28 16339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton31 13374 11279 14
Southam South26 18326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton11 30328 14276 15
Alcester & Rural30 14233 21210 22
Bridgetown29 15236 19250 16
Bishopton22 23283 16237 18
Southam North21 24189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden19 25258 17237 20
Kineton27 17204 26187 28
Shipston South15 26258 18189 27
Alcester Town26 19196 27204 23
Wellesbourne East23 22235 20174 29
Shottery25 20206 25201 25
Tiddington24 21187 29197 26
Wellesbourne West13 29214 23145 31
Henley-in-Arden10 33162 31203 24
Studley with Sambourne15 27172 30164 30
Kinwarton11 31115 3385 34
Bidford West & Salford11 32146 32120 32
Quinton5 35112 3490 33
Clopton7 3494 3572 35
Red Horse1 3673 3646 36

Shipston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Shipston North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shipston North postcode area is presented below.

1. The Driftway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. River Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Donnington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rookery Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Shakesfield Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Averis Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Potters Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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