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

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This low rate, despite a 3.8% monthly increase from June, reflects the area’s character as a small, built-up community within Stratford-on-Avon, likely influenced by its proximity to rural landscapes and limited urban density. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (31% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (21%), and burglary (14%), with the latter category exceeding the UK average by 82%. Seasonal factors in July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—may have shaped these patterns. For instance, the rise in burglary could align with increased summer activity in residential areas or temporary vulnerabilities during festivals and events. Conversely, the drop in violence and sexual offences by 25% may be consistent with reduced public gatherings during school breaks. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 37% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s quieter, more community-oriented environment. The overall crime picture, while showing minor upward trends, continues to diverge from national norms, suggesting that local factors—such as effective policing, community engagement, or geographic isolation—play a significant role in maintaining lower crime rates.

July 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and vehicle crime each rising by 200% compared to June, jumping from one to three incidents each. This surge, though small in absolute terms, reflects a significant change in the crime mix, potentially linked to increased summer activity or temporary disruptions in local security measures. Burglary also doubled to four incidents, though this remains 82% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 25%, dropping from 12 to 9, a decrease that may align with the summer school holidays reducing foot traffic in public spaces. The area’s violent crime rate—1.3 per 1,000—was 53% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) was 37% below national figures. These disparities suggest that Bidford-on-Avon’s crime profile diverges from the UK norm, with property crimes like burglary standing out as an exception to the area’s overall safety trend.

The crime rate in Bidford-on-Avon rose by 3.8% from 3.9 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2023 compared to June, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during the month, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 7,098. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relatively safe profile. When scaled to population size, the 4.1-per-1,000 rate places Bidford-on-Avon well below the UK’s 8.3-per-1,000 average, highlighting the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or the area’s demographic characteristics. This context is critical for residents: even with a slight upward trend, the local crime picture remains far less volatile than national benchmarks, suggesting that community initiatives or geographic factors—such as lower population density or limited nightlife—play a role in maintaining lower rates.