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 May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton Wawen crime rate of 122.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wotton Wawen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Estate with total crimes: 6
  • Pettiford Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Drive 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 May 2025 the Wotton Wawen has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 122.05 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)CrimesRank (Wotton Wawen)
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
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

Wotton Wawen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
September 20247
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
December 20249
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248

High Crime Locations Wotton Wawen in May 2025

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

1. Glebe Estate (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pettiford Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Manor Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Stratford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. North Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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