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

July 2025 saw Bidford-on-Avon maintain its position as one of the UK’s safest communities, with a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents—48.8% below the national average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, which represents a 36.7% drop from June, underscores the area’s historically low crime profile, a trend that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. The most common crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 32.3% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.9%). These patterns align with the area’s semi-rural character and its proximity to Stratford-on-Avon, a hub for cultural tourism that may influence local crime dynamics during peak summer months. The low rate of violent crime—1.1 per 1,000, 64% below the UK average—suggests a broader trend of stability, though the doubling of bicycle theft and other theft raises questions about shifting patterns. These increases may be linked to seasonal activity, such as the return of summer festivals or increased cycling during warmer weather, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The overall crime rate remains a testament to the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives, which have likely contributed to the sustained reduction in crime over recent months.

The most striking shift in July 2025 was the doubling of other theft and bicycle theft, both rising from single incidents to two. This increase, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from four to one. The area’s violent crime rate—1.1 per 1,000—remains 64% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect Bidford-on-Avon’s character as a low-density, historically stable community. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 10% below the UK average, possibly linked to local efforts to manage summer events or the influence of Stratford-on-Avon’s cultural tourism. Vehicle crime in the area is 3% above the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the proximity of Stratford’s transport hubs or increased parking activity during July’s festivals. The sharp decline in public order offences—down 75% from June—suggests a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents, though this remains speculative without further data. Meanwhile, the rise in bicycle theft may correlate with the influx of tourists or the area’s growing cycling infrastructure, which has expanded in recent years.

July 2025 marked a significant shift in Bidford-on-Avon’s crime profile, with the area’s crime rate falling to 4.4 per 1,000 residents—a 36.7% decline from June’s 6.9 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the UK’s safest communities, with its overall rate 48.8% below the national average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day, a statistic that, while modest, reflects the small population of 7,098. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 229 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in a community where daily life is largely unaffected by criminal activity. The drop in crime may align with seasonal patterns, such as the quieter summer months or the impact of local initiatives aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour. However, the increase in bicycle theft and other theft—both rising by 100%—suggests a need for targeted measures, as these crimes could be linked to the area’s proximity to Stratford-on-Avon’s cultural tourism or increased cycling during warmer weather. The contrast between these fluctuations and the broader trend of stability underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics.