Crime in Stour Valley North: statistics, rates and trends

128 crimes were recorded in Stour Valley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 60 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stour Valley North has the 3,791st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stour Valley North was highest in the year to July 2021 (237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (128). Over the whole period it fell 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stour Valley North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-26%) and burglary (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stour Valley North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stour Valley North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stour Valley North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stour Valley North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stour Valley North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stour Valley North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stour Valley North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stour Valley North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stour Valley North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stour Valley North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stour Valley North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stour Valley North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stour Valley North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stour Valley North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stour Valley North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stour Valley North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stour Valley North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stour Valley North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stour Valley North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stour Valley North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stour Valley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stour Valley North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stour Valley North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stour Valley North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Stour Valley North has an estimated population of 4,471. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stour Valley North sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stour Valley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.