Wellesbourne Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 — 51% below the UK average. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of property and violent crimes, with anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) accounting for over half of all reported incidents. August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and seasonal activity, yet Wellesbourne's data shows no corresponding rise in burglary or theft from the person, which are often linked to unoccupied properties during holidays. Instead, the area's lower-than-average violent crime rates may align with its character as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and limited nightlife could contribute to reduced incidents of violent crime. Property crimes, including other theft (0.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000), remain below UK averages, suggesting that local retail environments and public spaces may be managed in ways that deter such offences. The absence of significant spikes in crime during August, despite seasonal factors, highlights the area's relatively stable crime picture compared to larger urban centres. This stability is reinforced by the low prevalence of public order offences (0.5 per 1,000), which are 14% below the UK average, reflecting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. While the overall crime rate remains low, the data underscores the need to monitor specific categories, such as other theft, which are 18% above the UK average, for any emerging patterns.

August 2025 saw notable month-on-month changes in Wellesbourne, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight areas warranting closer attention. The crime mix shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 29.3% of all reported incidents — a higher proportion than property crimes (26.8%), which may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased social interactions during the summer months. Other crime categories showed mixed UK comparisons: other theft was 18% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour remained 11% below the national rate (1.3 vs 1.5 per 1,000). For residents, the 300% rise in public order offences is a concrete data point worth noting, as it suggests potential challenges in managing local events or public spaces during August. This increase could be linked to the area's seasonal character, with more visitors or heightened community activity during the summer. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person, despite August being a peak holiday month, contrasts with typical patterns in other regions, reinforcing the area's unique crime profile. These findings illustrate the value of granular data in understanding local trends, even within a broadly low-crime environment.

Wellesbourne's August 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 71.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward shift over the past 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in August, a figure that, while modest, reflects the cumulative impact of month-on-month changes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 203 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Wellesbourne's population of 8,321, suggests a relatively low level of individual risk. However, this aggregate figure masks the specific increases in public order offences and possession of weapons, which, though not statistically significant in isolation, could signal emerging issues requiring local attention. When compared to the UK average, Wellesbourne's overall crime rate remains markedly lower, but the population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime picture is not uniform. For instance, the 1-in-203 resident figure contrasts with the 1-in-127 resident rate typical of the UK average in August, highlighting the area's exceptional safety profile. This comparison is further nuanced by the fact that Wellesbourne's population is smaller than many UK areas, meaning that even minor increases in crime can have a more pronounced effect on local statistics. The combination of low overall rates and specific spikes in certain categories underscores the importance of targeted policing and community engagement in maintaining Wellesbourne's current crime profile.