Crime in Stratford-on-Avon: statistics, rates and trends

9,402 crimes were recorded in Stratford-on-Avon in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,086 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Stratford-on-Avon has the 246th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stratford-on-Avon was highest in the year to July 2020 (10,291 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (8,913). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stratford-on-Avon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-26%) and bicycle theft (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stratford-on-Avon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 3,086 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stratford-on-Avon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 2,117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stratford-on-Avon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stratford-on-Avon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 648 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stratford-on-Avon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 619 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stratford-on-Avon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 604 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stratford-on-Avon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 538 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stratford-on-Avon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stratford-on-Avon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stratford-on-Avon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stratford-on-Avon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stratford-on-Avon

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stratford-on-Avon

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stratford-on-Avon

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stratford-on-Avon recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Stratford-on-Avon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stratford-on-Avon.

66 areas within Stratford-on-Avon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown had the highest rate (220.0 per 1,000) and Long Compton the lowest (24.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stratford-on-Avon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stratford-on-Avon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Stratford-on-Avon has an estimated population of 146,258. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stratford-on-Avon sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stratford-on-Avon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.