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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Shipston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2
  • New Street 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 May 2025 the Shipston North has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 32th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipston North)CrimesRank (Shipston North)CrimesRank (Shipston North)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
Welcombe58 5775 5787 3
Guildhall68 3800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green47 8677 6557 6
Harbury54 6494 8520 7
Hathaway45 9530 7368 8
Snitterfield49 7399 10360 10
Ettington24 15363 12363 9
Napton & Fenny Compton22 17452 9324 12
Tanworth-in-Arden31 10258 17237 20
Bidford East24 14339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton16 28374 11279 14
Long Itchington & Stockton28 11328 14276 15
Tiddington26 12187 29197 26
Southam South20 21326 15295 13
Kineton25 13204 26187 28
Bridgetown15 31236 19250 16
Bishopton20 19283 16237 18
Wellesbourne East24 16235 20174 29
Southam North21 18189 28238 17
Shipston South17 25258 18189 27
Wotton Wawen15 29217 22237 19
Alcester Town20 20196 27204 23
Alcester & Rural19 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West16 27214 23145 31
Quinton19 23112 3490 33
Henley-in-Arden17 26162 31203 24
Shottery19 24206 25201 25
Studley with Sambourne15 30172 30164 30
Bidford West & Salford14 33146 32120 32
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Shipston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shipston North in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Middlefield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Potters Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Darnley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Railway Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Darlingscote Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Donnington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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