Bidford-on-Avon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Bidford-on-Avon reported 9 crimes across a population of 7,098, translating to a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents—81.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate reflects a community where crime is infrequent, with no daily incidents recorded over the 29-day period. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 44.4% of total), followed by other theft (2 incidents, 22.2%). Both categories remained significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 76% below the national rate (2.5 per 1,000) and other theft at 45% below (0.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime levels, though the area’s small size and low population density may also play a role. The breakdown of offences highlights a balance between property and violent crimes, with neither category dominating. The absence of major spikes in any category underscores the area’s consistent safety record, which may be influenced by its rural-adjacent character and limited commercial hubs.

February 2024 saw a 76.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 17 to 4 incidents. This decline, alongside an 83.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 6 to 1), suggests a marked improvement in public safety. However, other theft increased by 100% (from 1 to 2), indicating a shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though still below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), accounted for 44.4% of all crimes—a higher share than the UK’s 35% average. Daily crime counts averaged zero, meaning residents faced no reported incidents on most days, a figure that would be of particular interest to local families and businesses. Vehicle crime also fell by 75%, aligning with the area’s low traffic density and limited parking spaces, which may reduce opportunities for such offences.

Bidford-on-Avon's crime rate in February 2024 dropped to 1.3 per 1,000 residents, a 76.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with daily crime counts averaging zero over the 29-day period. When considering the population of 7,098, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 789 residents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The low volume of crimes, particularly the absence of daily incidents, suggests a community with minimal exposure to criminal activity. This aligns with the area's character as a small, built-up settlement within Stratford-on-Avon, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The 76.3% month-on-month reduction further underscores a sustained trend of safety, though seasonal factors like February’s pre-spring lull likely play a role in this pattern.