Crime in Stratford-upon-Avon: statistics, rates and trends
3,246 crimes were recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stratford-upon-Avon at a glance
- Crime trends in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Types of crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stratford-upon-Avon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stratford-upon-Avon
- Streets with the most crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Demographics of Stratford-upon-Avon
- Questions about crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (947), anti-social behaviour (753) and shoplifting (468) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 241st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,246 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.9 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 28,757 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stratford-upon-Avon peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,703 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,848). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,246 | 112.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,174 | 110.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,575 | 124.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,703 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,043 | 105.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,848 | 99.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,566 | 124.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,110 | 108.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,350 | 116.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 315 |
| July 2026 | 298 |
| June 2026 | 263 |
| May 2026 | 317 |
| April 2026 | 265 |
| March 2026 | 300 |
| February 2026 | 226 |
| January 2026 | 266 |
| December 2025 | 223 |
| November 2025 | 256 |
| October 2025 | 243 |
| September 2025 | 274 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon recorded notably more shoplifting (93% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (33% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (48% below). On the year before, bicycle theft fell from 27 to 21 and drugs fell from 58 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 947 | 32.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 753 | 26.2 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 468 | 16.3 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Public order | 213 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 199 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Burglary | 95 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 67 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Drugs | 49 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Stratford-upon-Avon has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stratford-upon-Avon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -61% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 409 | 54.1 | -52% |
| Alcester | 590 | 94.8 | -16% |
| Warwick | 3,934 | 101.0 | -11% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -66% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | -42% |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 380 | 58.5 | -48% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,358 | 107.1 | -5% |
Of the 8 areas within Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown had the highest crime rate (230.8 per 1,000) and Stratford Clopton the lowest (34.1), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown | Neighbourhood | 3,627 | 837 | 230.8 |
| Stratford Hathaway | Neighbourhood | 1,351 | 224 | 165.8 |
| Stratford Avenue | Neighbourhood | 4,373 | 706 | 161.4 |
| Stratford Welcombe | Neighbourhood | 3,935 | 615 | 156.3 |
| Stratford Bishopton | Neighbourhood | 3,224 | 228 | 70.7 |
| Stratford Shottery | Neighbourhood | 5,822 | 376 | 64.6 |
| Stratford Orchard Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,606 | 198 | 43.0 |
| Stratford Clopton | Neighbourhood | 1,819 | 62 | 34.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (261).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 261 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Regal Road | 172 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 150 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 96 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near High Street | 69 |
| On or near John Street | 69 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 64 |
Of the 2,493 crimes in Stratford-upon-Avon with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 753 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,057 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 861 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Stratford-upon-Avon has an estimated population of 28,757 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stratford-upon-Avon average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stratford-upon-Avon a safe place to live?
Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 241st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 947 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (753).
Is crime in Stratford-upon-Avon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratford-upon-Avon was up 2% on the year before: 3,246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stratford-upon-Avon?
About 28,757 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stratford-upon-Avon?
Stratford-upon-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.