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

Bidford-on-Avon’s November 2024 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents — 64.5% below the UK average — illustrates a consistently low level of criminal activity in this small built-up area. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.8% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (15.8%) and vehicle crime (10.5%). This distribution reflects a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related offences, though both categories remain significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings — may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate continued its downward trajectory. Violent crime rates in Bidford-on-Avon are 61% lower than the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s rural-adjacent character, limited nightlife, and strong community cohesion. Similarly, anti-social behaviour is 73% below the UK average, due to the town’s smaller population and lower density of public spaces. The data also highlights the area’s low incidence of theft from the person and vehicle crime, both of which are often linked to urban centres with higher foot traffic. These figures collectively illustrate a relatively safe, low-crime environment where targeted efforts to address specific issues, such as vandalism or minor assaults, may be yielding positive results.

November 2024 saw a 75.0% decrease in burglary, with incidents dropping from four to one, marking a significant shift in property crime trends. This decline aligns with the broader 32.0% monthly reduction in overall crime rates, suggesting improved security measures or heightened community vigilance. Meanwhile, violent crime decreased by 30.0%, with violence and sexual offences falling from 10 to 7 — a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced social activity during the darker November nights. However, one notable exception was a 100.0% increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to one incident, though this remains a single data point and may not indicate a broader trend. The area’s crime mix also diverges from the UK average: violent crime rates are 61% below the national figure, while anti-social behaviour is 73% below. These discrepancies highlight Bidford-on-Avon’s unique profile, where community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to lower rates of certain offences.

Bidford-on-Avon’s November 2024 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 32.0% decline from the previous month’s 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This rate translates to approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime exposure compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 7,098, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for roughly every 374 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in daily life. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the shift in crime mix is notable: violent crimes now account for 36.8% of total incidents, compared to 61% of the UK average for this category. This balance suggests a localised focus on addressing specific types of crime, such as violence and sexual offences, which saw a 30.0% month-on-month decrease. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Bidford-on-Avon’s crime profile is distinct, with fewer incidents per capita than both the UK average and many similar-sized towns.