Crime Rate in Harbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbury

The total recorded crimes in Harbury, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbury crime rate of 21.39 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Harbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willoughby Place with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harbury has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 21.39 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue53 5888 2808 2
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
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

Harbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 202417
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 202424
April 202410

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Willoughby Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
4. Warwick Services Northbound (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Pirie Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Birdhaven Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Winyates Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Bridle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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