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

March 2023 marked a period of relatively low crime in Bidford-on-Avon, with an overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—35.5% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, highlights the area’s distinct position compared to national trends, potentially influenced by its character as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and vehicle crime (11.4%). This distribution contrasts with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences typically account for 27% of incidents. The seasonal transition to spring, coupled with the change in clocks, likely played a role in shaping crime patterns. Longer evenings may have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour, while the relatively low rate of vehicle crime suggests that local infrastructure or community practices may deter such incidents. However, the anomaly of vehicle crime being 25% above the UK average raises questions about specific local factors, such as parking arrangements or car ownership density, though further data would be needed to confirm. Overall, Bidford-on-Avon’s crime profile reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors that contribute to its consistently low rates, despite the unexpected rise in one category.

March 2023 revealed an unexpected divergence in crime patterns, with vehicle crime standing out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 25%. This contrasts sharply with other categories, including violence and sexual offences (27% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (13% below). The shift in crime mix also notable, as violent crimes accounted for 40% of total incidents, slightly outpacing property crimes (34%). This balance between violent and property offences is atypical for a small built-up area, suggesting seasonal or situational factors may have influenced behaviour. For residents, the 25% above UK average for vehicle crime is a specific data point worth noting, though the absolute number of 4 incidents remains low. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as car ownership patterns or road infrastructure, but further analysis would be needed to confirm.

In March 2023, Bidford-on-Avon recorded 35 total crimes over 31 days, translating to approximately one reported crime per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency, though it remains a snapshot of a single month. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, highlighting the relatively low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. With a population of 7,098, this means that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during the month. When scaled to the local context, the crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places Bidford-on-Avon well below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s unique characteristics, possibly linked to its status as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime. The absence of data on previous months limits direct comparisons, but the consistency of low crime rates over time suggests a stable, low-risk environment for residents.