Wellesbourne Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellesbourne's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked improvement positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions within Stratford-on-Avon, though the data reveals a combination of crime types and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 57.6% of all reported incidents—a rate 11% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (15.2% of total crimes) and public order offences (12.1%) followed, both significantly underperforming national averages. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university term—likely influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in local areas potentially contributing to both rises and falls in specific crime types. The sharp decline in shoplifting (84% below UK average) and other theft (80% below UK average) suggests that targeted efforts, such as enhanced retail security or community engagement, may have played a role. However, the 58.3% increase in violence and sexual offences from 12 to 19 incidents raises questions about potential localised pressures, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. The area's built-up nature, combined with its proximity to Stratford-on-Avon's historic sites, may contribute to a lower incidence of property crimes, which accounted for only 15.2% of total crimes. This contrasts with larger urban centres, where property crimes often dominate. The data highlights a mixed picture: while violent crime has increased, the overall trajectory remains positive when compared to the UK average, reflecting Wellesbourne's unique characteristics as a small, historically significant community with limited industrial or commercial infrastructure.

September 2025 saw a 100.0% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to two incidents—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle usage during back-to-school periods or the movement of university students. Conversely, other theft fell by 80.0%, from five to one incident, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 66.7%, from three to one. These reductions, particularly in shoplifting and other theft, suggest possible improvements in local security measures or heightened awareness during the transition from summer to autumn. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 57.6% of total crimes. This rate is 11% below the UK average for this category, indicating a localised trend that may be influenced by Wellesbourne's built-up character and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The sharp drop in shoplifting—84% below the UK average—suggests that targeted interventions, such as increased surveillance in retail areas, may have had a measurable impact.

Wellesbourne's crime rate in September 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) marks a 19.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with a broader trend observed in the area's historical data. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for local awareness. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within Wellesbourne's population of 8,321. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to local demographics, reflecting the area's relatively low crime profile. The population-scaled perspective underscores that the majority of residents are not directly impacted by crime. Comparing this to surrounding areas within Stratford-on-Avon, Wellesbourne's data suggests a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime rates, possibly influenced by its built-up character and proximity to historic sites that may deter certain types of criminal activity.