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 May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidford East crime rate of 20.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bidford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laxton Way with total crimes: 5
  • Greengage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wilkes Way with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • 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 areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bidford East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 20.61 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bidford East)CrimesRank (Bidford East)CrimesRank (Bidford East)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
Welcombe58 5775 5787 3
Guildhall68 3800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green47 8677 6557 6
Harbury54 6494 8520 7
Hathaway45 9530 7368 8
Snitterfield49 7399 10360 10
Ettington24 15363 12363 9
Napton & Fenny Compton22 17452 9324 12
Tanworth-in-Arden31 10258 17237 20
Brailes & Compton16 28374 11279 14
Long Itchington & Stockton28 11328 14276 15
Tiddington26 12187 29197 26
Southam South20 21326 15295 13
Kineton25 13204 26187 28
Bridgetown15 31236 19250 16
Bishopton20 19283 16237 18
Wellesbourne East24 16235 20174 29
Southam North21 18189 28238 17
Shipston South17 25258 18189 27
Wotton Wawen15 29217 22237 19
Alcester Town20 20196 27204 23
Shipston North14 32210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural19 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West16 27214 23145 31
Quinton19 23112 3490 33
Henley-in-Arden17 26162 31203 24
Shottery19 24206 25201 25
Studley with Sambourne15 30172 30164 30
Bidford West & Salford14 33146 32120 32
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Bidford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Laxton Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Greengage Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Wilkes Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Hill View Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quern Stone Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rowan Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Copenhagen Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.