Stratford-on-AvonCouncil area
Crime in Stratford-on-Avon
Recorded crime in Stratford-on-Avon is 0.6 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 3%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.
146,258 residents in 77 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
- 6/10Average crime
- Living
- 4.9/10Fair
- 5-year change
- −3%fewer crimes
Crime over 5 years
Down 3% in 5 years Recorded crimes in Stratford-on-Avon, anti-social behaviour left out.
What is recorded
Crime severity: 0.6× the England and Wales average. 51 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.
- Violence and sexual offences: 56% of the harm here
- Burglary: 23% of the harm here
- Other theft: 6% of the harm here
Anti-social behaviour: 14 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.
Crime by type
Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.
| Type | Per 1,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 0.4 |
| Burglary | 4.8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18.6 |
| Drugs | 1.0 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.5 |
| Other crime | 1.1 |
| Other theft | 6.2 |
| Theft from the person | 0.4 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4.5 |
| Public order | 3.5 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.6 |
| Shoplifting | 3.7 |
Towns and cities in Stratford-on-Avon
Postcode districts in Stratford-on-Avon
Questions about crime in Stratford-on-Avon
- Is Stratford-on-Avon a safe place to live?
- Stratford-on-Avon scores 6 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Is crime going up or down in Stratford-on-Avon?
- Down 3% over 5 years, from 7,520 recorded crimes a year to 7,294.
- What is the most common crime in Stratford-on-Avon?
- The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 19 per 1,000 residents a year.