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 July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Itchington crime rate of 98.53 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (8.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Bishop's Itchington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 36
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 18
  • Kimble Close with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Bishop's Itchington has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 98.53 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)CrimesRank (Bishop's Itchington)
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
Bidford East28 16339 13347 11
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

Bishop's Itchington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202527
March 20259
February 20251
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202410
August 20249

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202585
May 202554
April 202542
March 202519
February 202529
January 202566
December 202410
November 202437
October 202481
September 202456
August 202445

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202558
May 202565
April 202565
March 20259
February 20259
January 202529
December 202419
November 202436
October 2024100
September 202454
August 202419

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
November 20249
September 202418

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Bishop's Itchington in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order9
2. Poplar Close (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Kimble Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. Falkland Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
7. Camp Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Banbury Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft9
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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