Crime in Shipston-on-Stour: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in Shipston-on-Stour in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shipston-on-Stour
- Questions about crime in Shipston-on-Stour
- About this data
378 crimes were recorded in Shipston-on-Stour in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shipston-on-Stour has the 996th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shipston-on-Stour | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 378 | 9,402 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,493 | 146,258 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shipston-on-Stour was highest in the year to July 2026 (378 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (296). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 378 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 47.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 338 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 303 | 46.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 365 | 56.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 340 | 52.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 298 | 45.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 306 | 47.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 296 | 45.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shipston-on-Stour 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+61%) and public order (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +218% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +17% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +35% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -32% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shipston-on-Stour
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shipston-on-Stour
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shipston-on-Stour
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 218% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shipston-on-Stour
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shipston-on-Stour
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shipston-on-Stour
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shipston-on-Stour
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shipston-on-Stour
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shipston-on-Stour
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shipston-on-Stour
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shipston-on-Stour
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shipston-on-Stour
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shipston-on-Stour
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shipston-on-Stour
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shipston-on-Stour recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shipston-on-Stour, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shipston-on-Stour.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | -21% |
| Chipping Norton | 491 | 65.7 | +13% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,190 | 110.9 | +91% |
| Banbury | 5,418 | 98.6 | +69% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 421 | 55.7 | -4% |
| Bodicote | 197 | 35.7 | -39% |
| Evesham | 2,730 | 93.8 | +61% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -35% |
2 areas within Shipston-on-Stour, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shipston North had the highest rate (78.4 per 1,000) and Shipston South the lowest (33.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipston North | Neighbourhood | 3,599 | 282 | 78.4 |
| Shipston South | Neighbourhood | 2,894 | 96 | 33.2 |
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 Shipston-on-Stour over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Church Street | 31 |
| On or near Barrett Place | 25 |
| On or near Pittway Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Farm Close | 16 |
| On or near Nason Way | 14 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 12 |
| On or near Clifford Place | 10 |
| On or near Brickfield Lane | 8 |
| On or near Nichols Court | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shipston-on-Stour 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 19.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Shipston-on-Stour has an estimated population of 6,493. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shipston-on-Stour sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Shipston-on-Stour a safe place to live?
Shipston-on-Stour recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Shipston-on-Stour?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Shipston-on-Stour going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shipston-on-Stour was up 22% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shipston-on-Stour?
Shipston-on-Stour is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Shipston-on-Stour. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.