Crime in Wellesbourne: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Wellesbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wellesbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Wellesbourne
- Types of crime in Wellesbourne
- Wellesbourne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wellesbourne
- Streets with the most crime in Wellesbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wellesbourne
- Demographics of Wellesbourne
- Questions about crime in Wellesbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (86) and public order (23) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,233rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wellesbourne | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,437 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wellesbourne peaked in the year to August 2019 (429 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (299). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 353 | 47.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 338 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 299 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 388 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 351 | 47.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 415 | 55.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 429 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 376 | 50.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (67% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 60 to 86, while other theft fell from 35 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 16.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wellesbourne; the highest is Stratford-upon-Avon (112.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitnash (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +155% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -14% |
| Warwick | 3,934 | 101.0 | +128% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,358 | 107.1 | +142% |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 380 | 58.5 | +32% |
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | +67% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 446 | 48.3 | +9% |
| Kenilworth | 1,155 | 51.8 | +17% |
Of the 3 areas within Wellesbourne, Wellesbourne North & Rural had the highest crime rate (56.2 per 1,000) and Wellesbourne East & Rural the lowest (25.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesbourne North & Rural | Neighbourhood | 3,983 | 224 | 56.2 |
| Wellesbourne South | Neighbourhood | 4,493 | 194 | 43.2 |
| Wellesbourne East & Rural | Neighbourhood | 1,498 | 38 | 25.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Wellesbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Manston Drive” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manston Drive | 22 |
| On or near Newbold Place | 18 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Baker Drive | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Macqualay Lane | 10 |
| On or near Paulet Lane | 10 |
| On or near Willett Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Copeland Avenue | 8 |
Of the 243 crimes in Wellesbourne with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Wellesbourne has an estimated population of 7,437 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wellesbourne average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wellesbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wellesbourne a safe place to live?
Wellesbourne recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,233rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wellesbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Wellesbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wellesbourne was down 7% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wellesbourne?
About 7,437 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wellesbourne?
Wellesbourne 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.