Crime Rate in Avenue: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Avenue

The total recorded crimes in Avenue, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avenue crime rate of 0.97 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 Avenue, encompassing approximately 54,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
Avenue Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Avenue?

To understand the safety of Avenue, we need to analyze Avenue crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Avenue reported a higher crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 888 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Avenue witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Avenue experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 808 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Avenue witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Avenue has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Avenue Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Avenue has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 5th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Avenue crimes were 888. The crime rate of Avenue in 2024 was 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Avenue were around 808 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.59 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Welford-on-Avon74 2786 4654 5
Welcombe41 8775 5787 3
Guildhall42 6800 3733 4
Napton & Fenny Compton72 3452 9324 12
Studley with Mappleborough Green63 4677 6557 6
Harbury41 7494 8520 7
Hathaway28 12530 7368 8
Ettington30 11363 12363 9
Snitterfield35 9399 10360 10
Bidford East34 10339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton27 13374 11279 14
Southam South23 17326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton21 21328 14276 15
Bridgetown25 14236 19250 16
Alcester Town25 15196 27204 23
Bishopton18 24283 16237 18
Wotton Wawen23 16217 22237 19
Southam North15 26189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden23 18258 17237 20
Shipston South21 20258 18189 27
Tiddington23 19187 29197 26
Wellesbourne East15 27235 20174 29
Shipston North16 25210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural20 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West14 28214 23145 31
Studley with Sambourne18 23172 30164 30
Henley-in-Arden10 31162 31203 24
Shottery10 33206 25201 25
Kineton14 29204 26187 28
Quinton12 30112 3490 33
Bidford West & Salford10 32146 32120 32
Kinwarton6 36115 3385 34
Red Horse10 3473 3646 36
Clopton9 3594 3572 35

Avenue Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202416
September 20247
August 202412
July 202420
June 202438
May 202421
April 202421

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202519
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202421
September 202422
August 202419
July 202414
June 202440
May 202428
April 202421

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Avenue in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Avenue postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bardswell Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Regal Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Coopers Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Maybrook Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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