Wellesbourne Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, though modest, reflects the area's character as a semi-rural built-up district within Stratford-on-Avon, where limited commercial activity and dispersed housing stock contribute to lower crime rates. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (35.3%), anti-social behaviour (23.5%), and criminal damage and arson (17.7%)—illustrate a community grappling with sporadic but impactful incidents. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, a factor that may partly explain the surge in anti-social behaviour. Despite this, Wellesbourne's violent crime rate remains 51% below the UK average, a testament to the area's generally stable social fabric. The relatively low rates of theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that the area's limited retail presence and conservative demographics may act as natural deterrents to certain crime types. However, the doubling of criminal damage and arson cases compared to April raises questions about potential environmental or community-specific factors, such as the impact of seasonal events or changes in local enforcement priorities.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, indicates a marked shift in local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 20%, though the area remains 51% below the UK average for this category. Wellesbourne's shoplifting rate is 70% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's limited retail presence compared to larger towns. The breakdown shows that property crimes (11) and violent crimes (12) accounted for 64.7% of total reported incidents, a balance that contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of property crimes. For residents, the low rate of theft from the person—0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6—suggests that Wellesbourne's community-oriented environment may contribute to a lower risk of personal crime.

Wellesbourne's crime rate in May 2025 rose 13.3% compared to April, moving from 3.6 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This places the area at 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area's lower population density and limited urban infrastructure. On a daily basis, Wellesbourne recorded an average of one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, may warrant local vigilance during periods of increased social activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area's relative safety compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against Wellesbourne's population of 8,321, illustrates that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, though the recent rise in anti-social behaviour suggests potential shifts in community dynamics.