Wellesbourne Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Wellesbourne, the crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in November 2024 translates to a daily risk of encountering one crime in every 277 residents over the course of the month. This rate, 52.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones in England. The crime mix is dominated by property-related incidents, which account for 16 of the 30 total crimes reported, or 53% of the total. Violence and sexual offences make up 20% of the crime picture, with six incidents recorded, a figure that is 73% below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—may have influenced patterns, particularly in public order offences and shoplifting. However, the overall crime rate remains stable compared to historical trends for the area, with property crimes consistently outpacing violent incidents. This balance may reflect Wellesbourne’s character as a small, low-density built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where commercial activity and local events likely drive property-related crime more than violent incidents. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, despite the seasonal factors, suggests that community dynamics and local policing efforts may be effective in mitigating risk, even as smaller increases in public order and other crime categories warrant attention.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime types, with public order offences tripling from zero to three incidents, marking a 100% increase. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may partly explain by the timing of Bonfire Night and the early start of Black Friday shopping, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Other crime and bicycle theft also rose by 100% compared to October, suggesting potential new patterns or unreported incidents. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, from 12 to 6 cases, possibly linked to the seasonal transition and reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew darker. While the overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, specific categories like vehicle crime and burglary show a 14% and 29% excess over UK rates, respectively. These discrepancies highlight the need for targeted local strategies, as Wellesbourne’s crime profile diverges from national trends in ways that could inform resource allocation and community engagement efforts.

In November 2024, Wellesbourne’s crime rate rose by 67.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still far below the UK average of 7.6, reflects a shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw one crime reported per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime for individuals living in Wellesbourne. This monthly exposure rate, when scaled to the local population of 8,321, suggests that most residents would not encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the rise from the previous month’s rate indicates a potential need for closer attention to emerging trends, particularly in categories like public order and other crime, which saw significant increases. The area’s small size and low population density likely mean that even a modest number of crimes can have a noticeable impact on community perception of safety.