Wellesbourne Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne's October 2024 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents — a figure 72.8% below the UK average of 8.1 — illustrates the area's consistently low crime profile. Despite this overall safety, the month's data reveals a stark contrast between the predominant nature of crimes and their frequency: 66.7% of the 18 total incidents were violent or sexual offences, with shoplifting accounting for 16.7% of the total. This mix of crime types highlights a local dynamic where violent incidents, though significantly lower than the UK average (2.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences), remain the most common category. The seasonal context of October — with darker evenings and the Halloween period — may have contributed to the 100% rise in shoplifting, as dimly lit retail areas could create conditions conducive to such offences. While anti-social behaviour declined sharply by 75%, the persistent presence of violent crime underscores the need for community awareness. The area's low crime rate, combined with its proximity to Stratford-on-Avon's cultural attractions, suggests that local policing and community engagement are likely playing a role in maintaining this safety record. However, the increase in shoplifting indicates a potential need for targeted interventions in retail spaces.

Two specific crime types saw significant increases in October 2024: shoplifting and theft from the person, both jumping 100% from zero to three and one incident respectively. This spike in retail-related crimes may partly explain the 25% month-on-month decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 16 to 12 cases. While anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from eight to two incidents), the overall crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violent offences (66.7% of total crimes), a proportion that is 48% below the UK average for this category. The sharp rise in shoplifting, which is 44% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, suggests targeted vulnerabilities in local retail environments. Residents should be particularly vigilant during Halloween, when darker evenings may exacerbate opportunities for such crimes.

Wellesbourne's crime rate in October 2024 (2.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 52.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced crime activity, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average (8.1 per 1,000). On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents despite the recent spikes in specific categories. When scaled to the population of 8,321, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 462 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in Wellesbourne compared to national benchmarks. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area's inherent safety, even as targeted crime types like shoplifting show sharp increases.