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 July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southam South crime rate of 23.15 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Southam South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Close with total crimes: 5
  • Warwick Place with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Close 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 July 2025 the Southam South has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 23.15 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southam South)CrimesRank (Southam South)CrimesRank (Southam South)
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
Long Itchington & Stockton11 30328 14276 15
Alcester & Rural30 14233 21210 22
Bridgetown29 15236 19250 16
Bishopton22 23283 16237 18
Southam North21 24189 28238 17
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20257
April 202515
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Southam South in July 2025

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

1. Oak Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Warwick Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Beech Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Anson Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Flying Fields Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Ascote Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Trace Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Tattle Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Oxford Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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