Crime Rate in Welcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welcombe

The total recorded crimes in Welcombe, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welcombe crime rate of 12.05 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 Welcombe, encompassing approximately 4,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Welcombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Meer Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Welcombe has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 12.05 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welcombe)CrimesRank (Welcombe)CrimesRank (Welcombe)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
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
Southam South20 21326 15295 13
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

Welcombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 20257
February 202513
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202413
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202420
May 202425

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20258
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 20249
November 202411
October 202416
September 20246
August 202410
July 202419
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Welcombe in May 2025

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

1. John Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meer Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
5. Bancroft Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Shakespeare'S Birthplace Coach Terminal (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bridgeway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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