Crime Rates at Poppy Close, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 7DY

Poppy Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown , and the 102nd highest 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 Poppy Close (CV37 7DY) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.7% lower than the Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown average (159.3 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -16.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poppy Close (CV37 7DY), the main crime hotspot is near Shipston Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.