Wellesbourne Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wellesbourne's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, was 31% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's generally safer profile despite the dominance of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—41.5% below the UK average—reflects a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and local characteristics. Wellesbourne, a built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, likely benefits from its historical and cultural significance, which may foster community cohesion and reduce opportunities for crime. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the start of summer, may have influenced crime patterns, though the absence of a significant spike in property crimes suggests that factors beyond seasonality, such as local infrastructure or policing strategies, play a role. Anti-social behaviour, while a smaller proportion (17.5%) of total crimes, saw a 250% month-on-month increase, linked to increased social activity during the summer months. This highlights the need for targeted measures to address rising concerns in this category. The area's relatively low rates of vehicle crime and theft from the person, both 56% and 41% below UK averages respectively, further illustrate a distinct crime profile shaped by local demographics and geography. These patterns, while consistent with Wellesbourne's character as a small, historically significant town, warrant ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained safety.

June saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 250% compared to May, driven by a rise from two to seven incidents. This jump, while concerning, may partly reflect increased social activity as the summer season began. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 30.4%, dropping from 23 to 16 cases—a shift that could indicate effective local interventions or seasonal patterns influencing crime types. Burglary emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate 33% above the UK average, though the absolute number (three incidents) remains low. This discrepancy may be linked to local property characteristics or security measures. For residents, the 250% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point requiring attention, particularly in public spaces. The absence of significant rises in property crimes, such as vehicle crime or theft from the person, which were both 56% and 41% below UK averages respectively, further highlights the area's unique crime profile.

Wellesbourne's crime rate in June 2024 rose 17.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with the start of summer, a period when local activity often intensifies. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,321 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Wellesbourne among the safer areas nationally. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights the area's consistently lower crime profile. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that even with the 17.6% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime directly. The localised nature of these incidents—often concentrated in specific areas or linked to seasonal events—suggests targeted community engagement could help maintain this low baseline.