Crime Rate in Stratford-on-Avon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stratford-on-Avon

The total recorded crimes in Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 1,168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford-on-Avon crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stratford-on-Avon, encompassing approximately 134,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (373) incidents (29.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (273) incidents (25.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (105) incidents (77.97% increase)
Stratford-on-Avon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Falkland Place with total crimes: 45
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 36
  • Camp Lane with total crimes: 18

Stratford-on-Avon Police Info:

Warwickshire Police

How safe is Stratford-on-Avon?

To understand the safety of Stratford-on-Avon, we need to analyze Stratford-on-Avon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Stratford-on-Avon has recorded 13,201 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 97.99 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 140 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,605 crimes with a crime rate of 86.14, ranking it 178 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Stratford-on-Avon reported a higher crime volume than the Warwickshire average, with 13,201 crimes compared to 11,338. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Stratford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stratford-on-Avon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warwickshire average, with 11,605 crimes compared to 10,166. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Stratford-on-Avon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Warwickshire, Stratford-on-Avon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stratford-on-Avon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bishop's Itchington (206 crimes), and the safest, Kinwarton (2 crimes), is 204 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stratford-on-Avon.

Similarly, the area of Kineton, Tysoe & Warmington (255 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Studley (32 crimes), with a difference of 223 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stratford-on-Avon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bishop's Itchington206
Welford-on-Avon75
Guildhall68
Avenue65
Welcombe58

Safest Wards:

Shipston North14
Bidford West & Salford14
Clopton11
Red Horse7
Kinwarton2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kineton, Tysoe & Warmington255
Stratford North159
Stratford South West127
Harbury, Long Itchington & Fenny Compton81
Lower Quinton & Ettington77

Safest Areas:

Bidford & Welford46
Shipston-on-Stour & Brailes44
Stratford South East & Tiddington41
Alcester39
Studley32

Stratford-on-Avon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stratford-on-Avon has recorded 1,168 crimes with crime rate of 8.67 ranking 126th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2024, the total Stratford-on-Avon crimes were 13,201. The crime rate of Stratford-on-Avon in 2024 was 97.99 (year) or 8.17 (month) ranking it 140 danzarous in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stratford-on-Avon were around 11,605 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.14 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking 178 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Warwickshire, Stratford-on-Avon ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Stratford-on-Avon

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby829 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick1,083 412,548 411,849 4
North Warwickshire517 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,214 115,685 113,532 1

Stratford-on-Avon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (373 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (273 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (288 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (218 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (320 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 301 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 128 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 286 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (310 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (181 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (390 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (233 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (313 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (211 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (306 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (184 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 331 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 181 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (732 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (390 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 202513
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414

A total of 332 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202527
March 202535
February 202532
January 202536
December 202420
November 202424
October 202426
September 202433
August 202433
July 20249
June 202432

A total of 1025 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202555
March 202596
February 202573
January 202585
December 2024109
November 202473
October 202459
September 202479
August 202457
July 202488
June 2024156

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 202423
June 202412

A total of 2423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025273
April 2025218
March 2025161
February 2025128
January 2025148
December 2024115
November 2024181
October 2024233
September 2024211
August 2024184
July 2024181
June 2024390

A total of 931 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202554
March 202561
February 202572
January 202557
December 2024105
November 202463
October 202454
September 202492
August 202478
July 202462
June 2024130

A total of 1090 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 2025100
March 202583
February 202564
January 202578
December 202489
November 2024109
October 202499
September 202446
August 202465
July 202483
June 2024224

A total of 1015 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202559
March 202583
February 202579
January 202571
December 202461
November 202490
October 202476
September 202465
August 202476
July 202484
June 2024166

A total of 667 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202546
March 202542
February 202536
January 202529
December 202440
November 202443
October 202480
September 202476
August 202480
July 202452
June 202498

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248

A total of 248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202534
February 202517
January 20259
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202433
August 202410
July 202412
June 202468

A total of 4291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 357.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 732 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025373
April 2025288
March 2025320
February 2025301
January 2025341
December 2024286
November 2024310
October 2024390
September 2024313
August 2024306
July 2024331
June 2024732

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 888 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 2025105
March 202567
February 202546
January 202546
December 202451
November 202459
October 2024103
September 2024102
August 202478
July 202462
June 2024112

High Crime Locations Stratford-on-Avon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stratford-on-Avon postcode area is presented below.

1. Falkland Place (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order9
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Camp Lane (Map)
Total18
Other theft9
Burglary9
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. John Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1

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