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

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a striking anomaly: burglary, which occurred at a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, was 82% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This outlier stands in stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000, a figure that is 51.9% below the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.7% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and burglary (14.3%). These patterns may reflect the area’s status as a small, historic built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, where limited commercial activity and a residential character contribute to lower overall crime levels. However, the elevated burglary rate could indicate vulnerabilities in property security, particularly in older homes. Seasonal factors also played a role, with October’s shorter daylight hours and Halloween festivities influencing the rise in violent offences. The area’s crime mix remains skewed towards low-severity incidents, with property crimes dominating but not surpassing the UK average in most categories. This balance suggests a community that, while relatively safe, requires targeted efforts to address specific vulnerabilities like burglary.

October saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime and robbery both doubling from zero to two incidents, a 100% increase each. Violence and sexual offences rose by 42.9%, from seven to ten cases, though this category remains 48% below the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage fell sharply, with the latter dropping by 62.5% to three incidents. Burglary, at four cases, stood out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 82%, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s limited security infrastructure in residential zones. These shifts highlight the unpredictable nature of local crime patterns, with seasonal factors like shorter evenings and Halloween possibly influencing the rise in violent offences. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance in parking areas.

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in October 2024 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 20.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.9. This drop aligns with the local pattern of seasonal moderation, where crime tends to ease as daylight hours shorten and Halloween-related activity subsides. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 7,098. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate remains significantly lower, but the local context of a tight-knit community and limited commercial activity may contribute to this trend. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage compared to September further illustrates the stability of this area during the autumn months.