Wellesbourne Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw Wellesbourne maintain a low crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This continued trend reflects the area's character as a built-up district within Stratford-on-Avon, where historical preservation and limited commercial density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, comprising 48.3% of all reported crimes (14 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and other theft (10.3%). These figures align with the area's seasonal context: February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, typically sees reduced foot traffic in local amenities and retail spaces, which may limit opportunities for petty crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Wellesbourne (1.7 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (48% below), showed a 100% increase month-on-month, potentially linked to post-holiday patterns or temporary disruptions. The absence of major commercial hubs or nightlife areas in Wellesbourne likely explains the relatively low rates of shoplifting, vehicle crime, and public order offences compared to larger urban centres.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a 7.7% increase in the overall crime rate from 3.2 per 1,000 in January 2025, though this remains well below the UK average. This rise was driven by a 100% increase in three specific categories: drugs-related incidents (from 0 to 1), anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 4), and robbery (from 0 to 1). These spikes may reflect seasonal shifts, with colder weather potentially increasing indoor gatherings and associated tensions. Conversely, public order offences and vehicle crime both fell by 66.7%, due to reduced outdoor activity during February. The breakdown of crime types also highlights a stark contrast with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Wellesbourne are 28% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 48% below. This suggests that while violent crimes remain a concern, the area's lower exposure to anti-social behaviour—due to its smaller population and tighter-knit community—offers a protective factor. For residents, the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes may warrant heightened vigilance in local social spaces, though overall crime remains exceptionally low compared to other parts of the UK.

February 2025's crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 7.7% increase from January 2025's rate of 3.2, but remains 47.8% below the UK average. On a daily basis, Wellesbourne experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, must be contextualised within the area's population of 8,321 residents. This translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 287 residents—a statistic that, when compared to UK-wide averages, underscores the area's relative safety. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Wellesbourne's crime rate is exceptionally low: for every 1,000 residents, only 3.5 crimes are recorded, compared to 6.7 per 1,000 nationally. This disparity is most pronounced in categories like public order offences (77% below UK average) and vehicle crime (73% below), reflecting the area's limited commercial activity and sparse road networks. Residents should note that while the overall rate increased slightly, the absolute number of crimes (29) remains minimal, and the majority of reported incidents fall into categories that are either uncommon or significantly lower than national benchmarks. This combination of low volume and below-average severity positions Wellesbourne as an outlier in the UK's crime profile, particularly for a built-up area within a historic county.