Crime in Stour Valley South: statistics, rates and trends

135 crimes were recorded in Stour Valley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 50% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 60 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stour Valley South has the 3,557th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stour Valley South was highest in the year to July 2019 (175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (90). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 South 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+82%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stour Valley South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stour Valley South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stour Valley South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stour Valley South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stour Valley South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stour Valley South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stour Valley South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stour Valley South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stour Valley South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stour Valley South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stour Valley South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stour Valley South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stour Valley South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stour Valley South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stour Valley South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stour Valley South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stour Valley South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stour Valley South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stour Valley South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stour Valley South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stour Valley South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stour Valley South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stour Valley South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stour Valley South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stour Valley South 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 South has an estimated population of 3,667. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stour Valley South sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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