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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southam North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watton'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Furrows with total crimes: 3
  • Coventry Road 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 July 2025 the Southam North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southam North)CrimesRank (Southam North)CrimesRank (Southam North)
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
Harbury51 6494 8520 7
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
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

Southam North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202513
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20251
April 202511
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

High Crime Locations Southam North in July 2025

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

1. Watton'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Furrows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Coventry Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Linley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Flint Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Chestnut Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coventry Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Little Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lias Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Horsewell (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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