Crime in Shipston-on-Stour: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Shipston-on-Stour in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shipston-on-Stour at a glance
- Crime trends in Shipston-on-Stour
- Types of crime in Shipston-on-Stour
- Shipston-on-Stour compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shipston-on-Stour
- Streets with the most crime in Shipston-on-Stour
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shipston-on-Stour
- Demographics of Shipston-on-Stour
- Questions about crime in Shipston-on-Stour
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (150), anti-social behaviour (77) and shoplifting (36) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 986th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shipston-on-Stour | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 380 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,493 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Shipston-on-Stour of any year here (380 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 380 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 317 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 321 | 49.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 323 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 352 | 54.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 351 | 54.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 289 | 44.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 299 | 46.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 313 | 48.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (38% below) and criminal damage and arson (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 77 and public order rose from 22 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 23.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shipston-on-Stour; the highest is Stratford-upon-Avon (112.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bodicote (32.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -24% |
| Chipping Norton | 465 | 62.3 | +6% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +93% |
| Banbury | 5,437 | 98.9 | +69% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 409 | 54.1 | -8% |
| Bodicote | 181 | 32.8 | -44% |
| Evesham | 2,699 | 92.8 | +59% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -35% |
Of the 2 areas within Shipston-on-Stour, Shipston North had the highest crime rate (79.5 per 1,000) and Shipston South the lowest (32.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipston North | Neighbourhood | 3,599 | 286 | 79.5 |
| Shipston South | Neighbourhood | 2,894 | 94 | 32.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Shipston-on-Stour over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Church Street | 30 |
| On or near Barrett Place | 27 |
| On or near Farm Close | 16 |
| On or near Pittway Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 13 |
| On or near Clifford Place | 12 |
| On or near Nason Way | 12 |
| On or near The Bury | 10 |
| On or near Queens Avenue | 8 |
Of the 303 crimes in Shipston-on-Stour with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 49.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Shipston-on-Stour has an estimated population of 6,493 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shipston-on-Stour average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shipston-on-Stour | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shipston-on-Stour a safe place to live?
Shipston-on-Stour recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 986th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shipston-on-Stour?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Shipston-on-Stour going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shipston-on-Stour was up 20% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 317 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shipston-on-Stour?
About 6,493 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shipston-on-Stour?
Shipston-on-Stour is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.