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

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Bidford-on-Avon's crime profile, accounting for 31% of all reported incidents in August 2025. At 13 cases, this category alone exceeds the combined total of the next three most frequent crime types (anti-social behaviour, burglary, and criminal damage). The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap consistent with its status as a small built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The local profile, characterised by a mix of residential properties and limited commercial activity, likely contributes to the relatively low levels of theft and vehicle crime compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors in August—peak holiday season and increased tourism—appear to have influenced crime patterns, with burglary rates rising sharply as empty homes become more prevalent. While violent crime remains the most frequent category, its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 37% below the UK average, suggesting that local social dynamics and community structures may help mitigate more severe offences. The proportion of anti-social behaviour (19%) and burglary (14%) highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces and property security, even as the area maintains its overall safety profile relative to national benchmarks.

August 2025 marked a dramatic 500% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, when empty homes may present heightened opportunities for burglars. Other theft also doubled from 2 to 4 cases, suggesting a broader pattern of property-related crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 20% (10 to 8) and vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2), possibly reflecting increased community activity during the summer. Violence and sexual offences, at 13 cases (31% of total crimes), remained 37% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category's dominance—accounting for over a third of all reported crimes—underscores its role as the primary driver of local crime statistics. The sharp rise in burglary, combined with the stability in violent crime, indicates a shift in criminal focus towards property crimes during the summer months.

Bidford-on-Avon's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 35.5% increase from July's 4.4 per 1,000. This brings the monthly exposure to one reported crime for roughly every 169 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the local population. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate remains 27.2% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local dynamics. The population of 7,098 residents means that each individual faces a 0.059% chance of being directly affected by crime this month, a proportion that remains lower than the national context. This contrast highlights Bidford-on-Avon's distinct position as a smaller, less densely populated area within Stratford-on-Avon, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to the sustained lower crime levels.