Stratford upon Avon

Crime in Stratford upon Avon*

Stratford upon Avon Crime Overview

• Stratford upon Avon is the 26th most dangerous town in Warwickshire out of the county’s 214 towns, villages and cities.
• In 2021, there were 77 crimes per 1000 people, 18% higher than the county average.
• The most common crimes in Stratford-upon-Avon are violence and sexual offences with 898 offences, up 7% on the 2020 figure.
• In November 2021, Stratford was recorded as Warwickshire’s most dangerous area for shoplifting and bike theft.

Crime rates this year – Stratford compared as a % to Warwickshire overall

Burglary - 98 or 3.27 – 7% more dangerous

Criminal Damage & Arson - 191 or 6.37 – 3% more dangerous

Other Theft – 249 or 8.30 – 35% more dangerous

Robbery – 20 or 0.67 – 24% more dangerous

Shoplifting – 273 or 9.10 – 62% more dangerous

Crime in Stratford upon Avon Neighbourhoods

Stratford North, Stratford South-East & Tiddington and Stratford South-West are the neighbourhoods with the highest reported crime locally.

Which Police Force serves Stratford upon Avon?

Warwickshire Police are responsible for policing in Stratford upon Avon.

About Stratford upon Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon, commonly known as just Stratford, is a market town in Warwickshire in the West Midlands region. Situated on the River Avon, it is 22 miles south-east of Birmingham and 8 miles south-west of Warwick. In 2020, the estimated population was 30,824.

Due to its status as the birthplace and burial place of playwright and poet William Shakespeare, Stratford is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations, receiving nearly 3 million visitors a year. The Royal Shakespeare Company is based at Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

The Stratford upon Avon Economy

In 2020, the unemployment rate in Stratford upon Avon stood at 3.1%, well below the national average of 4.5%.

Apart from tourism, which is a major employer - especially the hotel, hospitality industry and catering sectors - other industries in the town also thrive. These include boat building and maintenance, mechanical and electrical engineering, cycle equipment, food manufacture, IT, motor sales, industrial plant hire, building supplies, market gardening, transport logistics, finance and insurance. There is also a large and thriving retail sector.

Major Stratford employers include the NFU Mutual Insurance Company, Amec Foster Wheeler, Sitel, Tesco, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, B&Q and Pashley Cycles. In its own right, the Royal Shakespeare Company runs three theatres, generating significant income for the town.

House Prices in Stratford upon Avon

According to Rightmove, over the last year, the average price of property locally was £373,985. Detached properties sold for an average of £611,047, semi-detached £393,997 and apartments £190,975.

Famous People from Stratford upon Avon

English Playwright and Poet, William Shakespeare

Red Dwarf and Coronation Street Actor, Craig Charles

Motoring Journalist, Quentin Wilson

Businessman Lord Digby-Jones

Footballer and BBC pundit, Dion Dublin

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