Bidford-on-Avon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Bidford-on-Avon recorded a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, which is 58.4% below the national average, underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 60.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (8.7%) and public order offences (8.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a small, built-up town within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and the onset of spring—likely influenced the types and frequencies of reported incidents. Increased outdoor activity during this time may have led to more public order issues and interpersonal conflicts, while the relative absence of major retail or tourist hubs could explain the lower rates of theft and vehicle crime compared to larger urban areas. Despite the overall low crime rate, the rise in violence and sexual offences highlights the need for continued vigilance and community engagement to address emerging trends. The data also suggests that anti-social behaviour and other theft incidents have declined significantly compared to previous months, reflecting the impact of targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors such as reduced night-time activity during the Easter holidays. These findings illustrate the combination of local demographics, geography, and temporal factors in shaping crime patterns, even within a small and historically low-crime community.

April 2025 saw a 27.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 11 to 14 incidents, a category that remains 23% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This rise may be linked to the Easter period, when increased foot traffic and social gatherings could contribute to higher incidents of interpersonal conflict. Conversely, other theft cases fell by 80% compared to March, dropping from five to one, reflecting a significant reduction in petty theft. Anti-social behaviour also declined sharply, with a 66.7% decrease from six to two incidents, suggesting a possible impact of seasonal changes or local initiatives aimed at community engagement. Vehicle crime saw a 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents, influenced by the arrival of seasonal visitors or changes in parking patterns. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the importance of contextual factors in shaping them.

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in April 2025 dropped to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 42.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 58.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to an average of one crime per day—a figure that reflects the small population of 7,098 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 309 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in Bidford-on-Avon compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities typically correlate with more frequent incidents. The reduction in crime since March may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the Easter holidays and increased outdoor activity, which could have temporarily diverted potential offenders or altered patterns of movement within the community.