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

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique characteristics as a historic, low-density built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which made up 50% of all reported incidents. At 1.6 per 1,000, this category was 40% below the UK average for the same offence type, a pattern consistent with the area’s relatively quiet, community-focused environment. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 18.2% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 — 52% below the UK average. These figures align with the area’s small population and limited urban infrastructure, which likely reduce opportunities for large-scale public disorder. The low rate of property crime, particularly vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), further reflects the area’s character. With only 7,098 residents, Bidford-on-Avon’s compact size and historic layout may contribute to its low crime profile. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings after the clocks went back and the Halloween period, could have influenced anti-social behaviour patterns, though the overall crime rate remained stable compared to previous months. This data highlights a community where violent crime, though present, is significantly less prevalent than in most parts of the UK, likely due to the area’s insular nature and strong local networks.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with violent and sexual offences declining by 56% compared to the previous month. This decrease, from 25 to 11 incidents, may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the absence of major local events. Conversely, robbery and other crime both increased by 100%, rising from zero to one incident each. These spikes, though isolated, highlight the potential for occasional spikes in specific categories even in low-crime areas. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violent offences comprising 50% of all reported crimes — a higher proportion than the UK average for violent crime (which is 34.7% of all crimes). This suggests a local imbalance in crime types, possibly influenced by the area’s demographic profile and limited commercial activity. Property crime remained exceptionally low, with vehicle crime falling 66.7% (from three to one incident) — a rate of 0.1 per 1,000, 76% below the UK average. Residents may find this daily crime context useful: in October, one crime was reported for every 323 residents, translating to roughly one incident per day in the 31-day month. This figure, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance during seasonal events like Halloween, when anti-social behaviour rates may temporarily rise.

Bidford-on-Avon’s crime rate in October 2025 was 3.1 per 1,000, a 50% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This steep decline positions the area as one of the UK’s safest built-up regions, with a crime rate nearly half the national average. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were recorded over 31 days — approximately one incident per day, a figure that may feel more frequent to residents due to the area’s small population. Monthly, this translates to one reported crime for every 323 residents, a ratio that highlights the rarity of criminal activity in such a compact community. With a population of 7,098, the area’s low crime rate is amplified by its size: even a single incident has a noticeable impact on the local crime picture. Compared to the UK average, Bidford-on-Avon’s violent crime rate is 40% lower, and its anti-social behaviour rate is 52% lower — figures that reflect the area’s limited urban density and strong sense of community. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the safety of the area: for every resident, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in October was roughly 1 in 323, a statistic that contrasts sharply with the UK’s average of 1 in 130. These comparisons reinforce the area’s status as an outlier in the UK’s crime profile, where safety is a defining characteristic of daily life.