Wellesbourne Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area’s continued status as a relatively safe built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (16 incidents, 39% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 27%) and other theft (5 incidents, 12%). These patterns align with Wellesbourne’s character as a small, largely residential community with limited commercial or industrial activity, where interpersonal disputes and minor disturbances may dominate over more complex crimes. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of students to local schools and universities—may have contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour, though this remains consistent with broader UK trends where such incidents often rise during academic transitions. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest category, remain significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The lower rates of property crime, including vehicle crime and theft from the person, may also reflect the area’s low population density and limited retail or nightlife activity, which typically drive such offences in more urban settings. Overall, the data illustrates a community where crime is largely confined to minor incidents, with no indication of systemic issues that would elevate rates to national levels.

September 2023 saw a stark increase in anti-social behaviour, surging from one incident to 11—a 1,000% rise—likely linked to the return of students and increased foot traffic in local areas. Public order offences also doubled, climbing from one to three, while theft from the person, previously absent, rose to one incident. These spikes contrast with a 33.3% decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell from three to two. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average, at 1.9 per 1,000, 31% lower than the national rate. This mix of trends suggests a combination of seasonal factors and local community dynamics, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a key concern for residents. The drop in property-related crimes, such as vehicle crime and theft from the person, may partly reflect heightened policing efforts or seasonal shifts in criminal activity.

Wellesbourne’s crime rate in September 2023 rose to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 78.6% increase from the previous month’s 2.8 per 1,000. This shift, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents. While this rate is higher than August, the overall figure still places Wellesbourne among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The population of 8,321 residents further contextualises these numbers, showing that even with the monthly increase, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected remains relatively low. This contrast between month-on-month trends and broader UK comparisons highlights the area’s unique position in the national crime profile.