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 May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wellesbourne East crime rate of 5.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wellesbourne East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newbold Place with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Mackie Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Mountford 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 May 2025 the Wellesbourne East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne East)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
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
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

Wellesbourne East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Wellesbourne East in May 2025

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

1. Newbold Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lawrence Mackie Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mountford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bettridge Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Hilary Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Joseph Arch Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Baden West Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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