Stratford Police

02/09/2026

Are you a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, or Southam, wondering what we are doing in your area?

Join us on Friday, where we’re going to be talking about policing and community safety across the Stratford district.

We’ve been out and about with our Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Rural Crime Team, as well as local partners to show to you how we work together to keep you safe in Stratford.

We’ll be sharing stories across all of our local social media pages covering the district, so if you want to find out more make sure you follow them all and give us your feedback!

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02/09/2026

Witness appeal for a collision on Fosse Way near Stratford.

We’re appealing for information following a collision on the B4455 Fosse Way near the junction of Walton Lane.

On Sunday 30 August at about 08.19pm, a collision took place between a white Volkswagen Up and a blue Mercedes E220.

A passenger has sustained life-threatening injuries from the collision.

If anyone has witnessed the collision or has any dashcam footage, please report online (via the link in the comments) quoting incident number 370 30 August 2026.

26/08/2026

A woman remains in a critical condition after a pursuit involving a police vehicle and a car near Stratford on Monday (24 August).

A pursuit began that lasted around six minutes after a black Audi failed to stop for officers and made off towards the A46.

At 5.44pm the Audi driver is understood to have been in collision with another vehicle – a white Ford Puma – on the A439 Warwick Road.

It is believed at this early stage of investigation that two other cars were damaged because of the collision, with several others reporting damage from the pursuit.

Sadly, the male driver of the Audi was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics. The Ford driver – a woman in her 60s – was taken to hospital in a critical condition where she remains at this time. A passenger in the Ford – a woman in her 20s - was treated for with minor injuries and another driver went to hospital for further assessment, but his injuries were not believed to be serious.

As is mandatory with a death following police contact, we referred ourselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The IOPC has declared an independent investigation, and we will continue to fully co-operate with their investigation.

25/08/2026

A man has died and a woman is critically injured after a pursuit involving a police vehicle and a car near Stratford.

At around 5.23pm on Monday (24 August) officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Birmingham Road. The driver of the car – a black Audi – failed to stop and made off in the direction of the A46 before travelling back towards Stratford on the A439 Warwick Road.

At approximately 5.44pm, the car driver is understood to have been in collision with another vehicle – a white Ford Puma. The driver of the Audi - a 19-year-old man - was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

The Ford driver was taken to hospital where she remains at this time in a critical condition. Their families have been informed and are being offered specialist support.

A number of other vehicles were damaged during the pursuit.

Superintendent Steve Flavell said: “Our thoughts are with the families of everyone involved in this collision. We made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) because a death had occurred following police contact. They have declared an independent investigation and we will co-operate fully with their investigation."

25/08/2026

***UPDATE***

Officers remain on the scene this morning after a serious collision involving a number of vehicles near Stratford.

It happened on the A439 Warwick Road at 5.45pm on Monday (24 August).

The road is shut from the Marraway roundabout to the junction with Ingon Lane and at Sand Barn Lane.

It is likely to be closed for some time with the public advised to use alternative routes.

Officers are currently on the scene of a serious collision involving a number of vehicles near Stratford.

The collision occurred on the A439 Warwick Road at 5.45pm this evening.

There is a significant emergency services presence in the area, and the road is shut from the Marraway roundabout to the junction with Ingon Lane.

It is likely to remain closed for some time with the public advised to use alternative routes.

24/08/2026

Officers are currently on the scene of a serious collision involving a number of vehicles near Stratford.

The collision occurred on the A439 Warwick Road at 5.45pm this evening.

There is a significant emergency services presence in the area, and the road is shut from the Marraway roundabout to the junction with Ingon Lane.

It is likely to remain closed for some time with the public advised to use alternative routes.

24/08/2026

Stratford, there’s still time to tell us what matters to you!

This summer, your voice has helped shape our patrols to target the areas that need it most.

See what we’ve done together so far:

✅ You told us that retail theft at the Maybird is a priority. In response, we’re carrying out undercover patrols to deter shoplifters and catch offenders in the act, as well as giving retail staff crime prevention advice. These operations have helped reduce retail theft in the town.

✅ You told us that you’re concerned about groups travelling to Stratford by train and behaving antisocially. In response, we’re patrolling the station and engaging with young people about enjoying their visit safely.

✅ You also told us that burglary and vehicle crime are concerns in Shottery and Tiddington. In response, we’ve increased patrols, conducted enquiries and arrested three people, and shared crime prevention advice with residents.

It’s not too late to do the survey and tell us what else we need to prioritise. Are you concerned about:

- Road safety?
- Antisocial behaviour in the park?
- Or is the thought of burglary keeping you up at night?

Tell us what matters most to you (via link in comments).

23/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared yesterday's appeal to help us locate Jeffrey who went missing from Stratford.

We can confirm he's been found safe and well by officers.

21/08/2026

Were you driving along the Evesham Road in Stratford just before midday last Thursday (13 August)?

We're appealing for anyone who might have seen a red BMW being ridden along the road in company with another motorbike.

It's believed the red motorbike, which was stolen from the drive of a house, was then ridden towards Welford and stopped in a layby before Bidford. The motorcyclists are understood to have threatened passing motorists.

One of the motorcyclists was wearing a dark T-shirt and trousers with a second dressed in a dark hooded top and dark trousers.

If you saw anything or can help, contact us via the link in comments quoting incident number 174 of 13 August.

20/08/2026

🚲REMINDER: Bike Marking is here tomorrow at Stratford Police Station.
Having your bike marked may reduce the risk of it being stolen.