Crime Rate in Wellesbourne East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wellesbourne East

The total recorded crimes in Wellesbourne East, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wellesbourne East crime rate of 5.27 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 Wellesbourne East, encompassing approximately 4,368 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wellesbourne East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilary Close with total crimes: 7
  • Linden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ettington Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wellesbourne East?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Wellesbourne East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 235 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wellesbourne East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Wellesbourne East had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 174 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wellesbourne East recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Wellesbourne East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wellesbourne East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wellesbourne East has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.27 ranking 22th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Wellesbourne East crimes were 235. The crime rate of Wellesbourne East in 2024 was 53.80 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wellesbourne East were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.83 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)
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
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
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

Wellesbourne East 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wellesbourne East in July 2025

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

1. Hilary Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ettington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Simmons Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kineton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Rivers Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lawrence Mackie Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehead Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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