Crime Rate in Wotton Wawen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wotton Wawen

The total recorded crimes in Wotton Wawen, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton Wawen crime rate of 333.60 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 Wotton Wawen, encompassing approximately 122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wotton Wawen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 9
  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pelham Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wotton Wawen?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Wotton Wawen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 217 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wotton Wawen recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Wotton Wawen had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 237 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wotton Wawen witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wotton Wawen Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wotton Wawen has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 333.60 ranking 8th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Wotton Wawen crimes were 217. The crime rate of Wotton Wawen in 2024 was 1765.66 (year) or 147.14 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wotton Wawen were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1928.40 (year) or 160.70 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)
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
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
Wellesbourne East23 22235 20174 29
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

Wotton Wawen 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 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 Other crime (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20253
December 20249
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
September 20247

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20257
November 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Wotton Wawen in July 2025

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

1. Orchard Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
3. Pelham Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bearley Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. The Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Woodcot Park Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Stone Pits Meadow (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Swans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. May'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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