Crime Rate in Bridgetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgetown

The total recorded crimes in Bridgetown, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgetown crime rate of 3.48 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 Bridgetown, encompassing approximately 7,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bridgetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bridgetown?

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

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Bridgetown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 236 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bridgetown recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridgetown had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 250 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bridgetown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridgetown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bridgetown has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 14th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgetown crimes were 236. The crime rate of Bridgetown in 2024 was 32.85 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgetown were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.80 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)CrimesRank (Stratford-on-Avon)
Bishop's Itchington77 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue53 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon74 2786 4654 5
Welcombe41 8775 5787 3
Guildhall42 6800 3733 4
Napton & Fenny Compton72 3452 9324 12
Studley with Mappleborough Green63 4677 6557 6
Harbury41 7494 8520 7
Hathaway28 12530 7368 8
Ettington30 11363 12363 9
Snitterfield35 9399 10360 10
Bidford East34 10339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton27 13374 11279 14
Southam South23 17326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton21 21328 14276 15
Alcester Town25 15196 27204 23
Bishopton18 24283 16237 18
Wotton Wawen23 16217 22237 19
Southam North15 26189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden23 18258 17237 20
Shipston South21 20258 18189 27
Tiddington23 19187 29197 26
Wellesbourne East15 27235 20174 29
Shipston North16 25210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural20 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West14 28214 23145 31
Studley with Sambourne18 23172 30164 30
Henley-in-Arden10 31162 31203 24
Shottery10 33206 25201 25
Kineton14 29204 26187 28
Quinton12 30112 3490 33
Bidford West & Salford10 32146 32120 32
Kinwarton6 36115 3385 34
Red Horse10 3473 3646 36
Clopton9 3594 3572 35

Bridgetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bridgetown in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Springfield Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Christie Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Swan'S Nest (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Beech Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Barrie Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Buchan Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Burns Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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