Crime in Stourport-on-Severn: statistics, rates and trends
1,192 crimes were recorded in Stourport-on-Severn in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stourport-on-Severn at a glance
- Crime trends in Stourport-on-Severn
- Types of crime in Stourport-on-Severn
- Stourport-on-Severn compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stourport-on-Severn
- Streets with the most crime in Stourport-on-Severn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stourport-on-Severn
- Population and deprivation in Stourport-on-Severn
- Questions about crime in Stourport-on-Severn
- About this data
1,192 crimes were recorded in Stourport-on-Severn in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 444 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stourport-on-Severn has the 916th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stourport-on-Severn | Wyre Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,192 | 8,958 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 19,050 | 103,913 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stourport-on-Severn was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,723 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,192). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 1,192 | 62.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,288 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,217 | 63.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,265 | 66.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,386 | 72.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,480 | 77.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,439 | 75.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,603 | 84.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,723 | 90.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stourport-on-Severn 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 shoplifting (+267%) and other crime (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-36%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 444 | 23.3 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 128 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -15% |
| Other theft | 88 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +267% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 2.8 | 0.56 | -34% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -36% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +18% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -86% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stourport-on-Severn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stourport-on-Severn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stourport-on-Severn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stourport-on-Severn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stourport-on-Severn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stourport-on-Severn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stourport-on-Severn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stourport-on-Severn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stourport-on-Severn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stourport-on-Severn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stourport-on-Severn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stourport-on-Severn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stourport-on-Severn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stourport-on-Severn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stourport-on-Severn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stourport-on-Severn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stourport-on-Severn.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley | 665 | 59.2 | -5% |
| Kidderminster | 5,629 | 99.8 | +59% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,867 | 76.4 | +22% |
| Hagley | 243 | 32.0 | -49% |
| Fernhill Heath | 210 | 41.5 | -34% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | +8% |
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +11% |
| Catshill | 572 | 54.2 | -13% |
3 areas within Stourport-on-Severn, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mitton had the highest rate (97.3 per 1,000) and Lickhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitton | Neighbourhood | 10,471 | 1,019 | 97.3 |
| Areley Kings & Riverside | Neighbourhood | 7,520 | 611 | 81.2 |
| Lickhill | Neighbourhood | 3,134 | 104 | 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 Stourport-on-Severn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Areley Common | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Minster Road | 26 |
| On or near Seedgreen Close | 26 |
| On or near Chequers Close | 25 |
| On or near Yarranton Close | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Lorne Street | 22 |
| On or near Mitton Close | 20 |
| On or near Broomy Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stourport-on-Severn 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 | 463 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Stourport-on-Severn has an estimated population of 19,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stourport-on-Severn sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.9% |
Is Stourport-on-Severn a safe place to live?
Stourport-on-Severn recorded 62.6 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Stourport-on-Severn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stourport-on-Severn was down 7% on the year before: 1,192 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,288 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stourport-on-Severn?
Stourport-on-Severn is policed by West Mercia. 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 Stourport-on-Severn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.