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 March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southam North crime rate of 2.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southam North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welsh Road West with total crimes: 5
  • Heritage Way with total crimes: 2
  • Watton'S Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southam North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 26th 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.

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
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
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

Southam North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Welsh Road West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Heritage Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Watton'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. The Furrows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Ploughmans Holt (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Flint Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Tree Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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