Crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon): statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) at a glance
- Crime trends in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Types of crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Streets with the most crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Population and deprivation in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Questions about crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- About this data
459 crimes were recorded in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) has the 1,158th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 459 | 9,402 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,234 | 146,258 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) was highest in the year to July 2021 (562 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (438). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 459 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 525 | 56.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 466 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 527 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 557 | 60.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 562 | 60.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 557 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 438 | 47.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 490 | 53.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southam (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 other theft (+29%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-71%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 16.8 | 0.49 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 13.4 | 0.88 | +2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -11% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +120% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -71% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -44% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Southam (Stratford-on-Avon), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southam (Stratford-on-Avon).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -23% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,387 | 107.7 | +117% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | +53% |
| Warwick | 4,039 | 103.7 | +109% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 362 | 53.0 | +7% |
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +77% |
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | +2% |
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | -7% |
2 areas within Southam (Stratford-on-Avon), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Southam West had the highest rate (57.3 per 1,000) and Southam South the lowest (34.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam West | Neighbourhood | 6,211 | 356 | 57.3 |
| Southam South | Neighbourhood | 3,023 | 103 | 34.1 |
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 Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Close | 44 |
| On or near Welsh Road West | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Watton'S Lane | 15 |
| On or near Marston Croft | 11 |
| On or near Welsh Road East | 11 |
| On or near Hartley Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Horsewell | 10 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southam (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 27.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) has an estimated population of 9,234. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) a safe place to live?
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) was down 13% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Southam (Stratford-on-Avon). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.