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 February 2026 are around 855 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford-on-Avon crime rate of 6.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (288) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (202) incidents (34.67% increase)
  • Public order: (67) incidents (31.37% increase)
Stratford-on-Avon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnborough Road with total crimes: 18
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space 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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Stratford-on-Avon has recorded 855 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 168th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby654 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick961 412,548 411,849 4
North Warwickshire437 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,056 115,685 113,532 1

Stratford-on-Avon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 288 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 202 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (315 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 313 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 147 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (304 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (217 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (335 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (258 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (319 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 402 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 304 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (406 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (288 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 813 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202624
December 202541
November 202564
October 202564
September 202567
August 202585
July 202553
June 202582
May 202550
April 2025100
March 202583
February 202564

A total of 585 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202668
December 202548
November 202547
October 202546
September 202548
August 202536
July 202552
June 202524
May 202545
April 202546
March 202542
February 202536

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20256
October 202510
September 20257
August 20252
July 20251
June 20259
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 860 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202667
January 202651
December 202546
November 202547
October 202545
September 202581
August 202569
July 202596
June 202583
May 202557
April 2025105
March 202567
February 202546

A total of 925 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202666
December 202570
November 202569
October 202561
September 202555
August 202571
July 202591
June 202567
May 2025105
April 202559
March 202583
February 202579

A total of 293 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202624
December 202519
November 202520
October 202528
September 202515
August 202512
July 202512
June 202523
May 202525
April 202527
March 202535
February 202532

A total of 874 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202653
December 202557
November 202596
October 202567
September 202565
August 202581
July 202544
June 202569
May 2025103
April 202554
March 202561
February 202572

A total of 826 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202656
December 202584
November 202577
October 202559
September 202546
August 202557
July 202539
June 202533
May 202595
April 202555
March 202596
February 202573

A total of 137 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202618
December 20254
November 202513
October 20254
September 20255
August 202517
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 202513

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20269
December 202510
November 20258
October 20256
September 20258
August 202514
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 202511
March 202534
February 202517

A total of 2835 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 218.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026202
January 2026150
December 2025147
November 2025205
October 2025217
September 2025258
August 2025284
July 2025304
June 2025288
May 2025273
April 2025218
March 2025161
February 2025128

A total of 4270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 328.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 406 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026288
January 2026315
December 2025313
November 2025306
October 2025304
September 2025335
August 2025319
July 2025402
June 2025406
May 2025373
April 2025288
March 2025320
February 2025301

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255

High Crime Locations Stratford-on-Avon in February 2026

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

1. Farnborough Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson9
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour9
4. Regal Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order3
5. Blackberry Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
6. Hill View (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

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