Total Crime Rate
78.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025William James Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Claverdon & Snitterfield , and the 99th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around William James Way (B95 5GB) in the last 12 months was 78.3 per 1,000 residents and was 139.6% higher than the Claverdon & Snitterfield average (32.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William James Way (B95 5GB), the main crime hotspot is near Rose Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Claverdon & Snitterfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rose Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rose Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnson Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnson Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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