Crime Rate in Bishopton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopton

The total recorded crimes in Bishopton, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopton crime rate of 2.33 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 Bishopton, encompassing approximately 8,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bishopton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sackville Close with total crimes: 5
  • Trevelyan Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Partridge Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bishopton?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Bishopton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 283 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishopton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Bishopton had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 237 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bishopton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bishopton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishopton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 19th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopton crimes were 283. The crime rate of Bishopton in 2024 was 33.03 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopton were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.66 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopton)CrimesRank (Bishopton)CrimesRank (Bishopton)
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
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

Bishopton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopton in May 2025

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

1. Sackville Close (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Trevelyan Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Partridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Avonbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Drayton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heather Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Bishops Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chesford Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Plover Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Bishopton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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