Wellesbourne Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne’s crime rate in March 2024 remained 62.3% below the UK average, sitting at 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This stark contrast with the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000 underscores the area’s position as one of the safest places in the UK. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of categories, with violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and public order offences (4 incidents) dominating the total of 24 crimes reported. These two categories accounted for 50% of all crimes, though both were significantly below their respective UK averages — violence and sexual offences were 63% below the national rate, while public order offences were 7% below. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced patterns, with longer evenings potentially affecting public order incidents. The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its character as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. However, the inclusion of 'other crime' — 167% above the UK average — suggests a unique localised factor, tied to specific activities or infrastructure in Wellesbourne. The overall profile illustrates a balance between national trends and localised anomalies, with the area’s crime picture remaining predominantly stable and safe compared to broader UK contexts.

March 2024 saw three crime types increase by 100% compared to February: robbery, public order, and vehicle crime. Robbery, which had not been reported in the previous month, emerged as a new category in the breakdown, though it remained a minor contributor at 4.2% of total crimes. Public order offences, now at 16.7% of total crimes, were higher than their UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (7% below Wellesbourne’s rate). The most significant UK comparison came from 'other crime', which was 167% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000 vs. 0.006 per 1,000). This category’s inclusion in the breakdown highlights a localised trend not reflected nationally. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 20% from 10 to 8 incidents, aligning with the area’s historically lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average (63% below).

Wellesbourne's crime rate in March 2024 rose 33.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.2 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure shows one crime reported per day across the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the area’s character. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 347 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk of personal involvement in crime for local residents. This figure contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would likely be much higher. The population context also highlights the small size of Wellesbourne, with 8,321 residents, meaning even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can appear proportionally significant when measured against the total population.