Bidford-on-Avon Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bidford-on-Avon’s crime picture in August 2023, accounting for 44.1% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 40.7% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently lower incidence of crime compared to national trends. This pattern is consistent with Bidford-on-Avon’s character as a small, built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. However, the dominance of violent crimes—15 cases in total—raises questions about local factors. While the area’s low overall rate suggests a generally safe environment, the concentration of violent offences may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during August’s peak tourism season. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with the latter seeing a 100% increase from July. These shifts align with the summer months’ typical patterns, where higher visibility of visitors and residents may lead to more reported incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Bidford-on-Avon’s rate is 20% lower, a statistic that highlights the area’s relative safety in this category. Yet the presence of violent crime, albeit at a lower rate than nationally, underscores the need for targeted local initiatives to address specific risk factors. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: August’s status as a peak holiday month may increase burglary risk due to empty homes, though this was not reflected in the data, with burglary rates falling by 50% from July. This contrast may indicate effective local measures or temporary fluctuations. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a balance between a low-risk environment and the challenges of managing seasonal spikes in certain categories.

August 2023 marked a sharp rise in public order offences, which doubled from zero to five cases, driven by increased summer activity. Possession of weapons and other crime also saw 100% increases. Conversely, vehicle crime and burglary each fell by over 50%, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during August or heightened local awareness. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 (44.1% of total crimes) is 20% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a lower incidence of violent incidents compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 24% below the UK average, indicating a generally low level of disruptive activity. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with August’s peak tourism period likely contributing to some increases.

August 2023 saw a 17.1% increase in Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate compared to July, rising from 4.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift contrasts with the area’s generally low crime profile but aligns with seasonal trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in August, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the importance of local awareness. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime remains relatively rare here, with most residents unlikely to encounter it directly. However, the 17.1% increase from July suggests a temporary uptick in activity, possibly linked to August’s peak tourism season and associated factors like increased foot traffic or unoccupied properties. This data invites consideration of how seasonal rhythms influence local crime patterns without implying direct causation.