Crime in Bicton Heath: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Bicton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bicton Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicton Heath
- Types of crime in Bicton Heath
- Bicton Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicton Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicton Heath
- Population and deprivation in Bicton Heath
- Questions about crime in Bicton Heath
- About this data
276 crimes were recorded in Bicton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicton Heath has the 2,109th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicton Heath | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 276 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,789 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicton Heath was highest in the year to July 2021 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (207). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 276 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 207 | 54.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 253 | 66.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 370 | 97.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 369 | 97.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 482 | 127.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 471 | 124.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 384 | 101.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 422 | 111.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicton Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 32.5 | 0.95 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 8.4 | 1.25 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +271% |
| Public order | 19 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +73% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +22% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +80% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.1 | 1.00 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.1 | 1.09 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bicton Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicton Heath recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicton Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicton Heath recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicton Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicton Heath recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bicton Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicton Heath recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicton Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicton Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicton Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicton Heath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicton Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicton Heath recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicton Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicton Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicton Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicton Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicton Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicton Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicton Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicton Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicton Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicton Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicton Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicton Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicton Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicton Heath.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bicton Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bradman Drive | 40 |
| On or near The Woolams | 38 |
| On or near Cartwright Close | 15 |
| On or near Cotes Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Longacre Mews | 15 |
| On or near Frinton Close | 11 |
| On or near Knowsley Drive | 11 |
| On or near Findon Way | 10 |
| On or near Melbourne Rise | 9 |
| On or near Lambourn Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicton Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 47.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.2% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Bicton Heath has an estimated population of 3,789. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicton Heath sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bicton Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Bicton Heath a safe place to live?
Bicton Heath recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bicton Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (32).
Is crime in Bicton Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicton Heath was up 33% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 207 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicton Heath?
Bicton Heath is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bicton Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.