Crime Rate in Bidford West & Salford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bidford West & Salford

The total recorded crimes in Bidford West & Salford, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidford West & Salford crime rate of 27.00 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 West & Salford, encompassing approximately 518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bidford West & Salford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Perkins Close with total crimes: 2
  • Shield Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bidford West & Salford?

To understand the safety of Bidford West & Salford, we need to analyze Bidford West & Salford 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 West & Salford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 146 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bidford West & Salford recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Bidford West & Salford had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 120 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bidford West & Salford recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bidford West & Salford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bidford West & Salford has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 27.00 ranking 33th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Bidford West & Salford crimes were 146. The crime rate of Bidford West & Salford in 2024 was 281.53 (year) or 23.46 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bidford West & Salford were around 120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 231.39 (year) or 19.28 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bidford West & Salford)CrimesRank (Bidford West & Salford)CrimesRank (Bidford West & Salford)
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
Bidford East24 14339 13347 11
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
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Bidford West & Salford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bidford West & Salford in May 2025

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

1. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Perkins Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Shield Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Evesham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bomford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Old School Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stepping Stones (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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