Total Crime Rate
117.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wordsworth Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown , and the 52nd highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wordsworth Avenue (CV37 7NG) in the last 12 months was 117.9 per 1,000 residents and was 26.0% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 56.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wordsworth Avenue (CV37 7NG), the main crime hotspot is near Christie Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coleridge Close | Under investigation |
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