Crime Rate in Welcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welcombe

The total recorded crimes in Welcombe, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welcombe crime rate of 14.75 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 Welcombe, encompassing approximately 4,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Welcombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Welcombe?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Welcombe reported a higher crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 775 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Welcombe witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Welcombe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 787 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Welcombe witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Welcombe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Welcombe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Welcombe has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 14.75 ranking 3th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Welcombe crimes were 775. The crime rate of Welcombe in 2024 was 160.95 (year) or 13.41 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welcombe were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.44 (year) or 13.62 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welcombe)CrimesRank (Welcombe)CrimesRank (Welcombe)
Bishop's Itchington123 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue57 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon87 2786 4654 5
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
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

Welcombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202517
April 202518
March 20257
February 202513
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202413
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202524
May 202523
April 20258
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 20249
November 202411
October 202416
September 20246
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20255
April 202510
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Welcombe in July 2025

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

1. John Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Arden Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bridgeway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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