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 May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welford-on-Avon crime rate of 124.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Welford-on-Avon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regan Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Luddington Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • 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 areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Welford-on-Avon has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 124.69 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Welford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Welford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welcombe58 5775 5787 3
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

Welford-on-Avon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
March 20251
February 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 202417
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20251
February 20259
December 20249
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 20245
November 202415
October 20249
September 202410
August 202421
July 202419
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
August 20243

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
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 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202526
March 202544
February 202528
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202429
September 202411
August 202420
July 202423
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
October 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Regan Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
3. Luddington Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Robbery3
4. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Vauxhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Croft Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Stratford Parkway (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Gospel Oak Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Hill View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Hillside (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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