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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidford East crime rate of 24.04 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Bidford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copenhagen Way with total crimes: 5
  • Avon Way with total crimes: 2
  • Quern Stone Lane 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 July 2025 the Bidford East has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 24.04 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bidford East)CrimesRank (Bidford East)CrimesRank (Bidford East)
Bishop's Itchington123 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue57 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon87 2786 4654 5
Welcombe71 3775 5787 3
Guildhall65 4800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green36 10677 6557 6
Harbury51 6494 8520 7
Hathaway38 9530 7368 8
Napton & Fenny Compton43 7452 9324 12
Wotton Wawen41 8217 22237 19
Ettington33 12363 12363 9
Snitterfield33 11399 10360 10
Brailes & Compton31 13374 11279 14
Southam South26 18326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton11 30328 14276 15
Alcester & Rural30 14233 21210 22
Bridgetown29 15236 19250 16
Bishopton22 23283 16237 18
Southam North21 24189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden19 25258 17237 20
Kineton27 17204 26187 28
Shipston South15 26258 18189 27
Alcester Town26 19196 27204 23
Wellesbourne East23 22235 20174 29
Shottery25 20206 25201 25
Shipston North14 28210 24225 21
Tiddington24 21187 29197 26
Wellesbourne West13 29214 23145 31
Henley-in-Arden10 33162 31203 24
Studley with Sambourne15 27172 30164 30
Kinwarton11 31115 3385 34
Bidford West & Salford11 32146 32120 32
Quinton5 35112 3490 33
Clopton7 3494 3572 35
Red Horse1 3673 3646 36

Bidford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241

High Crime Locations Bidford East in July 2025

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

1. Copenhagen Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Avon Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Quern Stone Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tower Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sallieforth Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harbour Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Laxton Way (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Beechtree Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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