Crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon): statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- Questions about crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (112) and other theft (39) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,182nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,234 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) of any year here (446 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 48.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 541 | 58.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 463 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 516 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 561 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 568 | 61.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 543 | 58.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 461 | 49.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 473 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 40 to 27 and public order fell from 39 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Southam (Stratford-on-Avon); the highest is Royal Leamington Spa (107.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitnash (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -21% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,358 | 107.1 | +122% |
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | +53% |
| Warwick | 3,934 | 101.0 | +109% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 342 | 50.0 | +4% |
| Daventry | 2,581 | 90.5 | +87% |
| Long Lawford | 250 | 48.7 | +1% |
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -8% |
Of the 2 areas within Southam (Stratford-on-Avon), Southam West had the highest crime rate (55.4 per 1,000) and Southam South the lowest (33.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam West | Neighbourhood | 6,211 | 344 | 55.4 |
| Southam South | Neighbourhood | 3,023 | 102 | 33.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oak Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Close | 37 |
| On or near Welsh Road West | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Watton'S Lane | 14 |
| On or near Welsh Road East | 11 |
| On or near Anson Close | 10 |
| On or near Hartley Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Marston Croft | 10 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 10 |
Of the 334 crimes in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) has an estimated population of 9,234 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) a safe place to live?
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,182nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) was down 18% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 541 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?
About 9,234 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.