Crime Rate in Bidford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bidford East

The total recorded crimes in Bidford East, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidford East crime rate of 29.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bidford East, encompassing approximately 1,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bidford East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wadleys Close with total crimes: 4
  • Holland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Russet Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bidford East?

To understand the safety of Bidford East, we need to analyze Bidford East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Bidford East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 339 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bidford East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bidford East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 347 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bidford East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Bidford East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bidford East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bidford East has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 29.20 ranking 10th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Bidford East crimes were 339. The crime rate of Bidford East in 2024 was 291.11 (year) or 24.26 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bidford East were around 347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 297.98 (year) or 24.83 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue53 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon74 2786 4654 5
Welcombe41 8775 5787 3
Guildhall42 6800 3733 4
Napton & Fenny Compton72 3452 9324 12
Studley with Mappleborough Green63 4677 6557 6
Harbury41 7494 8520 7
Hathaway28 12530 7368 8
Ettington30 11363 12363 9
Snitterfield35 9399 10360 10
Brailes & Compton27 13374 11279 14
Southam South23 17326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton21 21328 14276 15
Bridgetown25 14236 19250 16
Alcester Town25 15196 27204 23
Bishopton18 24283 16237 18
Wotton Wawen23 16217 22237 19
Southam North15 26189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden23 18258 17237 20
Shipston South21 20258 18189 27
Tiddington23 19187 29197 26
Wellesbourne East15 27235 20174 29
Shipston North16 25210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural20 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West14 28214 23145 31
Studley with Sambourne18 23172 30164 30
Henley-in-Arden10 31162 31203 24
Shottery10 33206 25201 25
Kineton14 29204 26187 28
Quinton12 30112 3490 33
Bidford West & Salford10 32146 32120 32
Kinwarton6 36115 3385 34
Red Horse10 3473 3646 36
Clopton9 3594 3572 35

Bidford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202426
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bidford East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bidford East postcode area is presented below.

1. Wadleys Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Holland Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Russet Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elm Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mirabelle Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cox Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Spangle Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Laxton Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Greengage Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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