Wellesbourne Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne’s crime profile in April 2023 reveals a community where property crimes dominate but remain far below national averages. With a total crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents—76% lower than the UK average—the area’s data highlights a stark contrast to larger urban centres. The breakdown shows property crimes (8 incidents) account for 53% of total offences, while violent crimes (4 incidents) make up 27%. This mix suggests a relatively safe environment where property-related incidents, though present, are not concentrated in high-risk areas. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, stood at 0.5 per 1,000—81% below the UK average—indicating a community where interpersonal crime is rare. The presence of anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and other theft (3 incidents) further points to low-level, sporadic incidents rather than systemic issues. April’s seasonal context—Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced patterns, with vehicle crime rising sharply. However, the overall low rate aligns with Wellesbourne’s character as a small, built-up area within a rural region, where crime tends to be infrequent and non-concentrated. This data reinforces that while no area is entirely crime-free, Wellesbourne’s profile reflects a place where community and geographic factors contribute to a markedly lower risk of serious incidents compared to the UK as a whole.

April 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in vehicle crime, with two incidents reported compared to none in March. This rise may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased car use during Easter and spring travel. Shoplifting also doubled, with one incident recorded, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Violent crime fell by 42.9%, from seven to four incidents, a drop consistent with the area’s overall trend of lower violent crime compared to the UK. Anti-social behaviour and other theft both decreased by 40%, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in community activity. The crime mix remains heavily weighted towards property crimes (53%) and violent offences (27%), with property crime rates 56% below the UK average for vehicle crime and 29% below for other theft. These figures suggest a community where property-related incidents, though present, are significantly less frequent than in most parts of the country.

Wellesbourne’s crime rate in April 2023 fell to 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a 25% drop from March’s 2.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, though seasonal factors may have played a role. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 555 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day, a local metric that highlights the rarity of incidents in Wellesbourne compared to larger urban centres. While this suggests a generally secure environment, the monthly exposure figure underscores that no area is entirely immune to crime. Population context further reinforces that Wellesbourne’s low rate is consistent with its character as a small, rural-influenced community within Stratford-on-Avon, where crime tends to be sporadic rather than concentrated.