Crime Rate in Wellesbourne West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wellesbourne West

The total recorded crimes in Wellesbourne West, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wellesbourne West crime rate of 2.72 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wellesbourne West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loxley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Valletta Way with total crimes: 3
  • Delaney Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wellesbourne West?

To understand the safety of Wellesbourne West, we need to analyze Wellesbourne West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 214 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wellesbourne West recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Wellesbourne West had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 145 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wellesbourne West recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wellesbourne West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wellesbourne West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 27th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Wellesbourne West crimes were 214. The crime rate of Wellesbourne West in 2024 was 36.36 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wellesbourne West were around 145 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.64 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wellesbourne West)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne West)CrimesRank (Wellesbourne West)
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
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 202420

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wellesbourne West in May 2025

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

1. Loxley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Valletta Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Delaney Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nurseries Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Manston Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Wellington Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Vulcan View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Elliot Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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