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 March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wotton Wawen crime rate of 187.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wotton Wawen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Estate with total crimes: 9
  • Pelham Lane with total crimes: 3
  • The Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wotton Wawen has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 187.14 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue53 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon74 2786 4654 5
Welcombe41 8775 5787 3
Guildhall42 6800 3733 4
Napton & Fenny Compton72 3452 9324 12
Studley with Mappleborough Green63 4677 6557 6
Harbury41 7494 8520 7
Hathaway28 12530 7368 8
Ettington30 11363 12363 9
Snitterfield35 9399 10360 10
Bidford East34 10339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton27 13374 11279 14
Southam South23 17326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton21 21328 14276 15
Bridgetown25 14236 19250 16
Alcester Town25 15196 27204 23
Bishopton18 24283 16237 18
Southam North15 26189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden23 18258 17237 20
Shipston South21 20258 18189 27
Tiddington23 19187 29197 26
Wellesbourne East15 27235 20174 29
Shipston North16 25210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural20 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West14 28214 23145 31
Studley with Sambourne18 23172 30164 30
Henley-in-Arden10 31162 31203 24
Shottery10 33206 25201 25
Kineton14 29204 26187 28
Quinton12 30112 3490 33
Bidford West & Salford10 32146 32120 32
Kinwarton6 36115 3385 34
Red Horse10 3473 3646 36
Clopton9 3594 3572 35

Wotton Wawen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Possession of weapons were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20247
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
November 20243
August 20243

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
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20249
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248
April 20243

High Crime Locations Wotton Wawen in March 2025

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

1. Glebe Estate (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pelham Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. The Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Wharf (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Pettiford Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Acklam Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Dell (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. The Dale (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wootton Wawen (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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