Crime in Bradford-on-Avon North: statistics, rates and trends
265 crimes were recorded in Bradford-on-Avon North in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradford-on-Avon North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradford-on-Avon North
- Types of crime in Bradford-on-Avon North
- Bradford-on-Avon North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradford-on-Avon North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradford-on-Avon North
- Demographics of Bradford-on-Avon North
- Questions about crime in Bradford-on-Avon North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (105), anti-social behaviour (43) and public order (28) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon North | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 265 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,074 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon North peaked in the year to August 2025 (297 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (153). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 265 | 43.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 297 | 48.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 247 | 40.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 153 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 170 | 28.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 191 | 31.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 205 | 33.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 200 | 32.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 196 | 32.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 86 to 105 and public order rose from 23 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 58 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 17.3 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradford-on-Avon North; the highest is Trowbridge Central (241.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Winsley & Westwood (23.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradford-on-Avon North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon South | 289 | 64.2 | +47% |
| Winsley & Westwood | 108 | 23.9 | -45% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | -5% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +184% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | +40% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +453% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | +4% |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Bradford-on-Avon North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmfield” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmfield | 33 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 17 |
| On or near A363 | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Cottle Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Kingsfield Leaze | 9 |
| On or near Market Street | 9 |
| On or near Bainton Close | 6 |
| On or near Grange View | 6 |
Of the 222 crimes in Bradford-on-Avon North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bradford-on-Avon North has an estimated population of 6,074 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradford-on-Avon North average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradford-on-Avon North a safe place to live?
Bradford-on-Avon North recorded 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradford-on-Avon North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Bradford-on-Avon North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon North was down 11% on the year before: 265 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradford-on-Avon North?
About 6,074 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradford-on-Avon North?
Bradford-on-Avon North is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.