Crime in Bradford-on-Avon South: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Bradford-on-Avon South in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bradford-on-Avon South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradford-on-Avon South
- Types of crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
- Bradford-on-Avon South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradford-on-Avon South
- Population and deprivation in Bradford-on-Avon South
- Questions about crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
- About this data
297 crimes were recorded in Bradford-on-Avon South in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradford-on-Avon South has the 2,400th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 297 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,505 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon South was highest in the year to July 2018 (480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (288). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 297 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 288 | 63.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 324 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 334 | 74.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 79.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 353 | 78.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 374 | 83.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 422 | 93.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 480 | 106.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradford-on-Avon South 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+13%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 22.2 | 0.65 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 13.1 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.9 | 1.38 | +214% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -58% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 2.2 | 2.70 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -38% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradford-on-Avon South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradford-on-Avon South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradford-on-Avon South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradford-on-Avon South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradford-on-Avon South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 214% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradford-on-Avon South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradford-on-Avon South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradford-on-Avon South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradford-on-Avon South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradford-on-Avon South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradford-on-Avon South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bradford-on-Avon South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradford-on-Avon South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradford-on-Avon South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradford-on-Avon South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon North | 264 | 43.5 | -34% |
| Winsley & Westwood | 109 | 24.2 | -63% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 341 | 62.6 | -5% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 538 | 127.5 | +93% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,401 | 238.3 | +262% |
| Holt | 234 | 41.0 | -38% |
| Hilperton | 150 | 42.8 | -35% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 219 | 53.9 | -18% |
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 Bradford-on-Avon South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Approach | 49 |
| On or near Bradford-On-Avon | 27 |
| On or near Spencers Orchard | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Kennet Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 15 |
| On or near Greenland View | 9 |
| On or near Fitzmaurice Place | 8 |
| On or near Jones Hill | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradford-on-Avon South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 12.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Bradford-on-Avon South has an estimated population of 4,505. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradford-on-Avon South sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Bradford-on-Avon South a safe place to live?
Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 65.9 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 Bradford-on-Avon South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Bradford-on-Avon South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon South was up 3% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 288 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradford-on-Avon South?
Bradford-on-Avon South is policed by Wiltshire. 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 Bradford-on-Avon South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.