Wellesbourne Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Wellesbourne, the per-capita risk of encountering crime in November 2023 was exceptionally low. At 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate was 57.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-308 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 33.3% of total incidents), followed by other theft (14.8%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Stratford-on-Avon, where community policing and limited commercial density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping the crime picture: the darkening evenings of November may have influenced the 33.3% share of violent offences, while the proximity to Black Friday shopping could have impacted the surge in other theft cases. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Wellesbourne (1.1 per 1,000) remains 58% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community dynamics may be effectively mitigating risk in this category. However, the 300% increase in other theft cases highlights the need for continued vigilance during periods of heightened retail activity.

November 2023 saw a sharp 300% increase in other theft cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge may partly explain the overall 50% month-on-month rise in the area's crime rate. Shoplifting and drug-related incidents both doubled from zero to one and two cases respectively, marking 100% increases. These shifts contrast with declines in public order offences (down 66.7%) and burglary (down 33.3%). The rate of violence and sexual offences in Wellesbourne (1.1 per 1,000) remains 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while certain categories have spiked, the area's overall profile remains significantly safer than the national average. For residents, the 300% increase in other theft underscores the importance of securing valuables during the busy shopping period around Black Friday.

Wellesbourne's crime rate in November 2023 rose to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 50.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This shift translates to one reported crime occurring roughly every 308 residents over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that remains consistent with the low overall rate observed in Wellesbourne. When scaled to the local population, this means that any resident has a 1-in-308 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during November. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which sits at 7.5 per 1,000. The increase from October to November may reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, which could have influenced local activity patterns. However, the overall rate remains significantly below the national benchmark, highlighting the area's continued position as a relatively low-risk environment compared to the UK as a whole.