Crime in Stratford-upon-Avon: statistics, rates and trends
3,190 crimes were recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Questions about crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
- About this data
3,190 crimes were recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 929 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stratford-upon-Avon has the 250th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,190 | 9,402 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.9 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 28,757 | 146,258 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stratford-upon-Avon was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,717 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,932). 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 | 3,190 | 110.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,237 | 112.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,530 | 122.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,717 | 129.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,005 | 104.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,932 | 102.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,508 | 122.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,102 | 107.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,398 | 118.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 259 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stratford-upon-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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in robbery (+41%) and possession of weapons (+11%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-56%) and bicycle theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 929 | 32.3 | 0.94 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 736 | 25.6 | 1.67 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 461 | 16.0 | 1.93 | -3% |
| Public order | 213 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +11% |
| Other theft | 195 | 6.8 | 1.06 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -15% |
| Burglary | 90 | 3.1 | 0.88 | -13% |
| Other crime | 61 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -3% |
| Drugs | 52 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.4 | 1.40 | +11% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.7 | 0.80 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stratford-upon-Avon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 929 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stratford-upon-Avon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 736 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stratford-upon-Avon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 461 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stratford-upon-Avon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stratford-upon-Avon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stratford-upon-Avon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stratford-upon-Avon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stratford-upon-Avon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stratford-upon-Avon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stratford-upon-Avon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stratford-upon-Avon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stratford-upon-Avon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stratford-upon-Avon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stratford-upon-Avon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stratford-upon-Avon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stratford-upon-Avon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | -58% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 421 | 55.7 | -50% |
| Alcester | 570 | 91.6 | -17% |
| Warwick | 4,039 | 103.7 | -7% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -66% |
| Studley | 434 | 68.4 | -38% |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 378 | 58.2 | -48% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,387 | 107.7 | -3% |
8 areas within Stratford-upon-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 Stratford Clopton the lowest (33.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown | Neighbourhood | 3,627 | 798 | 220.0 |
| Stratford Hathaway | Neighbourhood | 1,351 | 227 | 168.0 |
| Stratford Avenue | Neighbourhood | 4,373 | 711 | 162.6 |
| Stratford Welcombe | Neighbourhood | 3,935 | 606 | 154.0 |
| Stratford Bishopton | Neighbourhood | 3,224 | 223 | 69.2 |
| Stratford Shottery | Neighbourhood | 5,822 | 360 | 61.8 |
| Stratford Orchard Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,606 | 205 | 44.5 |
| Stratford Clopton | Neighbourhood | 1,819 | 60 | 33.0 |
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-upon-Avon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 258 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Regal Road | 172 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 138 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 95 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 84 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near John Street | 68 |
| On or near High Street | 62 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stratford-upon-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 | 1,039 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 844 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 736 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Stratford-upon-Avon has an estimated population of 28,757. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stratford-upon-Avon sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Stratford-upon-Avon a safe place to live?
Stratford-upon-Avon recorded 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Stratford-upon-Avon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 929 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (736).
Is crime in Stratford-upon-Avon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratford-upon-Avon was down 1% on the year before: 3,190 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,237 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stratford-upon-Avon?
Stratford-upon-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 Stratford-upon-Avon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.