Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Darnley Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Brailes & Compton , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 421 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 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% higher than the Brailes & Compton average (27.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darnley Close (CV36 4RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Farm Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brickfield Lane (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Shipston North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Darnley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Darlingscote Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickfield Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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