Crime Rate in Welford-on-Avon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welford-on-Avon

The total recorded crimes in Welford-on-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welford-on-Avon crime rate of 123.03 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 Welford-on-Avon, encompassing approximately 601 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Welford-on-Avon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Acre Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Brading Close with total crimes: 9
  • The Farmstead with total crimes: 9

How safe is Welford-on-Avon?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Welford-on-Avon reported a higher crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 786 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Welford-on-Avon witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Welford-on-Avon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 654 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Welford-on-Avon witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Welford-on-Avon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Welford-on-Avon has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 123.03 ranking 2th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Welford-on-Avon crimes were 786. The crime rate of Welford-on-Avon in 2024 was 1306.73 (year) or 108.89 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welford-on-Avon were around 654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1087.28 (year) or 90.61 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue53 5888 2808 2
Welcombe41 8775 5787 3
Guildhall42 6800 3733 4
Napton & Fenny Compton72 3452 9324 12
Studley with Mappleborough Green63 4677 6557 6
Harbury41 7494 8520 7
Hathaway28 12530 7368 8
Ettington30 11363 12363 9
Snitterfield35 9399 10360 10
Bidford East34 10339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton27 13374 11279 14
Southam South23 17326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton21 21328 14276 15
Bridgetown25 14236 19250 16
Alcester Town25 15196 27204 23
Bishopton18 24283 16237 18
Wotton Wawen23 16217 22237 19
Southam North15 26189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden23 18258 17237 20
Shipston South21 20258 18189 27
Tiddington23 19187 29197 26
Wellesbourne East15 27235 20174 29
Shipston North16 25210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural20 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West14 28214 23145 31
Studley with Sambourne18 23172 30164 30
Henley-in-Arden10 31162 31203 24
Shottery10 33206 25201 25
Kineton14 29204 26187 28
Quinton12 30112 3490 33
Bidford West & Salford10 32146 32120 32
Kinwarton6 36115 3385 34
Red Horse10 3473 3646 36
Clopton9 3594 3572 35

Welford-on-Avon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 20245
November 202415
October 20249
September 202410
August 202421
July 202419
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202528
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202429
September 202411
August 202420
July 202423
June 202436
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
December 20244
November 202416
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202444
May 20242

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
December 20249
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 202417
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Welford-on-Avon in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Welford-on-Avon postcode area is presented below.

1. Long Acre Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Brading Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
3. The Farmstead (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Hill View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Regan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Chedworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Church Bank (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Church Bank (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Abney Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Headland Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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