Crime Rate in Southam South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southam South

The total recorded crimes in Southam South, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southam South crime rate of 17.81 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 South, encompassing approximately 1,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Southam South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southam South?

To understand the safety of Southam South, we need to analyze Southam South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 326 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southam South witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Southam South had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 295 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southam South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southam South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southam South has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 17.81 ranking 21th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Southam South crimes were 326. The crime rate of Southam South in 2024 was 290.24 (year) or 24.19 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southam South were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 262.64 (year) or 21.89 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southam South)CrimesRank (Southam South)CrimesRank (Southam South)
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
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

Southam South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Southam South in May 2025

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

1. Oak Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dove Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Blenheim Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Little Trace Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hartley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Mallard Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lark Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Swift Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tattle Bank (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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