Snitterfield Crime Rate

Snitterfield is an exceptionally safe village with an overall crime rate of 30.1 per 1,000 people, which is less than a third of the UK average of 91.7. This high level of security is reflected in its safety score of 92/100. Most notably, the area has maintained a perfectly stable crime trend, with a 0.0% change year-over-year. For the population of 1,295, property crime is particularly low at just 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is among the lowest in the region. While the village remains a very low-risk environment, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour are the most recorded issues. The following sections provide a detailed analysis of Snitterfield's crime types, trends, and safety patterns.

In Snitterfield, the crime profile is led by violence and sexual offences, which account for 43.6% of all incidents (13.1 per 1,000 residents). This is followed by vehicle crime at 15.4% and anti-social behaviour at 12.8%. These figures represent the primary focus for local policing in the village.

Property crime in Snitterfield—which includes burglary, vehicle crime, theft, and criminal damage—is recorded at a combined rate of 11.6 per 1,000 people. This is exceptionally low, representing roughly one-third of the UK average for property-related offences. Within this category, vehicle crime is the most significant concern at 15.4% of total crime, followed by burglary and criminal damage, which each represent 10.3%. Notably, theft from the person and other forms of theft were not recorded as significant factors during this period. For residents, these statistics describe a very safe environment where the primary property-related risks are focused on vehicles and occasional residential burglary.

The crime trend in Snitterfield is perfectly stable, with a 0.0% change in total offences year-over-year. Monthly data shows a consistent, low-level pattern of activity. The year began with rates of 1.5 per 1,000 in December and January, with a slight peak in August 2025 at 5.4 and another in October at 4.6. However, these small fluctuations are typical for a settlement of this size and do not indicate a significant shift in safety. For residents, this stability provides peace of mind that Snitterfield remains a consistently secure and low-crime environment.

How To Keep Safe in Snitterfield

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type in Snitterfield, followed by vehicle crime. While the village is very safe, focused attention on vehicle security and personal awareness can help maintain this high standard.

• Always ensure your vehicle is locked and all windows are closed, even when parked on your own driveway, and never leave valuables inside.
• Consider using physical security for your car, such as steering wheel locks or Faraday pouches for keyless entry fobs, especially given the high rate of night-time vehicle crime.
• Keep your home's exterior well-lit at night; motion-activated lighting is an excellent deterrent for both vehicle crime and burglary.
• Be aware of your surroundings when walking through the village in the evening, and consider sharing your location with family members via a mobile app.
• Engage with local community groups or Neighbourhood Watch to stay informed about any suspicious activity or unusual vehicles in the area.

Crime in Snitterfield follows a very distinct temporal cycle. Morning and afternoon periods are largely focused on 'other' offences and burglary, with burglary reaching its highest relative frequency in the afternoon at 30%. However, as the day transitions into the night, the profile shifts dramatically toward vehicle crime. Between midnight and 6am, vehicle crime accounts for a substantial 64% of all recorded incidents. This indicates that while the village is quiet and safe during the day, vehicles parked overnight are the primary target for criminal activity, highlighting the critical importance of robust overnight vehicle security for all residents.

In the local context, Snitterfield is a standout performer for safety. Its crime rate of 30.1 per 1,000 is significantly lower than nearby Tiddington, which records a much higher 80.4 per 1,000. It is also more secure than Claverdon, which sits at 38.8 per 1,000. While it naturally records more activity than the tiny, zero-crime hamlets of Norton Lindsey and Bearley, Snitterfield offers a highly secure residential option for those who want to live in a larger village while maintaining safety levels that are vastly superior to the UK average. It remains one of the most stable and safe communities in the Stratford-on-Avon district.

Snitterfield's property crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 is exceptionally low, but with vehicle crime accounting for over 15% of all incidents—and a staggering 64% of night-time offences—residents should focus on proactive protection. Traditional security cameras are often reactive, providing footage only after a vehicle has been tampered with or a home entered.

The scOS system offers a proactive solution by using AI to monitor your property's boundaries in real-time. It can identify and verify vehicles using DVLA integration and detect suspicious patterns before an intruder reaches your car or door. By autonomously activating deterrents like lighting and audio warnings, scOS destroys the element of surprise that criminals rely on. In a village where vehicle crime is the primary overnight concern, a system that prevents crime before it happens is the most effective way to maintain Snitterfield's high safety standards. Most criminals decide whether to target a property within 60 seconds; the presence of a professional-grade scOS system makes that decision easy, ensuring they move on.