Crime Rate in Bishop's Itchington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Itchington

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Itchington, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Itchington crime rate of 165.02 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 Bishop's Itchington, encompassing approximately 1,248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (28) incidents (211.11% increase)
Bishop's Itchington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland Place with total crimes: 45
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 36
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 18

How safe is Bishop's Itchington?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Bishop's Itchington reported a higher crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 1,670 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Itchington witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Itchington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 1,223 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Itchington witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Bishop's Itchington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bishop's Itchington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Itchington has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 165.02 ranking 1th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Itchington crimes were 1,670. The crime rate of Bishop's Itchington in 2024 was 1337.82 (year) or 111.48 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Itchington were around 1,223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 979.73 (year) or 81.64 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)
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
Bidford West & Salford14 33146 32120 32
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Bishop's Itchington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202510
February 20251
December 202427
September 20249
August 20249
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202565
March 20259
February 20259
January 202529
December 202419
November 202436
October 2024100
September 202454
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 20259
March 20252
December 202445
November 202418
September 202418
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 703 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202542
March 202519
February 202529
January 202566
December 202410
November 202437
October 202481
September 202456
August 202445
July 202421
June 2024168
May 202475

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202527
March 20259
January 20251
December 20249
November 20249
October 202454
September 202427
June 20244

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
March 20259
February 20251
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202410
August 20249
July 20249
May 202427

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20251
February 202518
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
August 20241
June 202436

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
November 20249
September 202418
June 202418

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

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

High Crime Locations Bishop's Itchington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Itchington postcode area is presented below.

1. Falkland Place (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
4. Camp Lane (Map)
Total18
Burglary9
Other theft9
5. Willow Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
6. Leys Close (Map)
Total9
Burglary9
7. Bramley Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Soot Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Townhill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
10. High Street (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person9

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