Crime Rate in Southam North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southam North

The total recorded crimes in Southam North, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southam North crime rate of 4.05 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 Southam North, encompassing approximately 5,185 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Southam North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welsh Road West with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bascote Rise with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southam North?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Southam North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 189 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southam North recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Southam North had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 238 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southam North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Southam North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southam North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southam North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 18th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Southam North crimes were 189. The crime rate of Southam North in 2024 was 36.45 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southam North were around 238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.90 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southam North)CrimesRank (Southam North)CrimesRank (Southam North)
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
Harbury54 6494 8520 7
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
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

Southam North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Southam North in May 2025

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

1. Welsh Road West (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Mill Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Bascote Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Old Ford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Coventry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Linley Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Saxon Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Welsh Road West (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Horsewell (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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