Crime Rate in Harbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbury

The total recorded crimes in Harbury, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbury crime rate of 28.17 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 Harbury, encompassing approximately 1,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Harbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birdhaven Close with total crimes: 5
  • Warwick Services Northbound with total crimes: 4
  • Willoughby Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harbury?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Harbury reported a higher crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 494 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harbury witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Harbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 520 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harbury witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harbury has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 28.17 ranking 6th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Harbury crimes were 494. The crime rate of Harbury in 2024 was 257.75 (year) or 21.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harbury were around 520 crimes with yearly crime rate of 271.31 (year) or 22.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbury)CrimesRank (Harbury)CrimesRank (Harbury)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
Welcombe58 5775 5787 3
Guildhall68 3800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green47 8677 6557 6
Hathaway45 9530 7368 8
Snitterfield49 7399 10360 10
Ettington24 15363 12363 9
Napton & Fenny Compton22 17452 9324 12
Tanworth-in-Arden31 10258 17237 20
Bidford East24 14339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton16 28374 11279 14
Long Itchington & Stockton28 11328 14276 15
Tiddington26 12187 29197 26
Southam South20 21326 15295 13
Kineton25 13204 26187 28
Bridgetown15 31236 19250 16
Bishopton20 19283 16237 18
Wellesbourne East24 16235 20174 29
Southam North21 18189 28238 17
Shipston South17 25258 18189 27
Wotton Wawen15 29217 22237 19
Alcester Town20 20196 27204 23
Shipston North14 32210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural19 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West16 27214 23145 31
Quinton19 23112 3490 33
Henley-in-Arden17 26162 31203 24
Shottery19 24206 25201 25
Studley with Sambourne15 30172 30164 30
Bidford West & Salford14 33146 32120 32
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Harbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 202417
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 202424

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Harbury in May 2025

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

1. Birdhaven Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Warwick Services Northbound (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Willoughby Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Valiant Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Stratford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Compton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chimney Crescent (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Avon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Leam Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hartshorne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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