Crime Rate in Harbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbury

The total recorded crimes in Harbury, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbury crime rate of 26.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Harbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willoughby Place with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chimney Crescent 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 July 2025 the Harbury has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 26.61 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbury)CrimesRank (Harbury)CrimesRank (Harbury)
Bishop's Itchington123 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue57 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon87 2786 4654 5
Welcombe71 3775 5787 3
Guildhall65 4800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green36 10677 6557 6
Hathaway38 9530 7368 8
Napton & Fenny Compton43 7452 9324 12
Wotton Wawen41 8217 22237 19
Ettington33 12363 12363 9
Snitterfield33 11399 10360 10
Bidford East28 16339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton31 13374 11279 14
Southam South26 18326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton11 30328 14276 15
Alcester & Rural30 14233 21210 22
Bridgetown29 15236 19250 16
Bishopton22 23283 16237 18
Southam North21 24189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden19 25258 17237 20
Kineton27 17204 26187 28
Shipston South15 26258 18189 27
Alcester Town26 19196 27204 23
Wellesbourne East23 22235 20174 29
Shottery25 20206 25201 25
Shipston North14 28210 24225 21
Tiddington24 21187 29197 26
Wellesbourne West13 29214 23145 31
Henley-in-Arden10 33162 31203 24
Studley with Sambourne15 27172 30164 30
Kinwarton11 31115 3385 34
Bidford West & Salford11 32146 32120 32
Quinton5 35112 3490 33
Clopton7 3494 3572 35
Red Horse1 3673 3646 36

Harbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202521
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20243

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Harbury in July 2025

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

1. Willoughby Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Chimney Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lime Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gaydon Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Birdhaven Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stratford Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Middle Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Banbury Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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