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

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, a pattern that may be attributed to its character as a small, historic town within Stratford-on-Avon. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and shoplifting (12.5%). These figures suggest a mix of local challenges, with interpersonal conflicts and minor public disturbances dominating the landscape. Seasonal factors also played a role: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may have influenced the rise in public order offences. However, the area’s crime rate remains lower than the UK average across most categories, with anti-social behaviour and other thefts (excluding vehicle crime) falling significantly below national benchmarks. This resilience could reflect strong community networks, effective local policing, or the town’s relatively low population density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Despite the 39.2% month-on-month increase in overall crime, the area continues to demonstrate a safer profile than the national average, illustrating a balance between local challenges and broader systemic advantages.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences, shoplifting, and bicycle theft each doubling compared to the previous month. This surge in public order offences—rising from zero to one incident—may be linked to May’s extended evenings and bank holidays, which can encourage outdoor socialising and potential conflicts. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, reflecting seasonal changes in property security or reduced opportunities during warmer weather. Vehicle crime in Bidford-on-Avon remained 28% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that were substantially below national figures. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting—jumping from zero to four incidents—suggests a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas, particularly as May’s shopping season and tourist activity may have influenced this trend.

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 39.2% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift from 3.2 to 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged approximately one incident per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the relatively low frequency of reported crimes. On a monthly basis, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 222 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s overall security despite the month-on-month rise. The population context further illustrates this: with 7,098 residents, the crime rate remains well below the national benchmark, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may contribute to sustained safety. However, the increase in specific categories, like public order offences, warrants attention, particularly as May’s extended evenings and bank holidays could have influenced social dynamics.