Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darnley Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Brailes & Compton , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Darnley Close (CV36 4RB) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 8.0% higher than the Brailes & Compton average (32.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darnley Close (CV36 4RB), the main crime hotspot is near Farm Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brailes & Compton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farm Close | Under investigation |
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