Crime in Bicton Heath: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Bicton Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bicton Heath
- Questions about crime in Bicton Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), criminal damage and arson (37) and anti-social behaviour (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,207th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bicton Heath | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,789 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bicton Heath peaked in the year to August 2021 (477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (218). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 70.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 218 | 57.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 265 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 352 | 92.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 372 | 98.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 477 | 125.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 465 | 122.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 388 | 102.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 419 | 110.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bicton Heath recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below) and shoplifting (38% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 95 to 121, while anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 31.9 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 5.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bicton Heath; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Bicton Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bradman Drive” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bradman Drive | 36 |
| On or near The Woolams | 30 |
| On or near Cartwright Close | 20 |
| On or near Longacre Mews | 15 |
| On or near Cotes Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Findon Way | 11 |
| On or near Knowsley Drive | 9 |
| On or near Melbourne Rise | 9 |
| On or near Edgefield Green | 8 |
| On or near Frinton Close | 8 |
Of the 240 crimes in Bicton Heath with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bicton Heath has an estimated population of 3,789 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bicton Heath average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bicton Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bicton Heath a safe place to live?
Bicton Heath recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,207th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bicton Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (37).
Is crime in Bicton Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicton Heath was up 22% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bicton Heath?
About 3,789 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bicton Heath?
Bicton Heath is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.