Crime in Bradford-on-Avon South: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in Bradford-on-Avon South in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bradford-on-Avon South
- Questions about crime in Bradford-on-Avon South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (27) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,470th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 289 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,505 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon South peaked in the year to August 2018 (469 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (268). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 289 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 268 | 59.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 347 | 77.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 341 | 75.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 348 | 77.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 342 | 75.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 379 | 84.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 418 | 92.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 469 | 104.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bradford-on-Avon South recorded notably more burglary (37% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (36% below) and criminal damage and arson (24% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 82 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 12.7 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 27 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 2.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradford-on-Avon South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon North | 265 | 43.6 | -32% |
| Winsley & Westwood | 108 | 23.9 | -63% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | -4% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +93% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +276% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | -35% |
| Hilperton | 159 | 45.4 | -29% |
| Trowbridge Grove | 220 | 54.2 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Bradford-on-Avon South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Approach” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Approach | 42 |
| On or near Bradford-On-Avon | 24 |
| On or near Spencers Orchard | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Kennet Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Greenland View | 10 |
| On or near Jones Hill | 8 |
| On or near Baileys Barn | 6 |
Of the 232 crimes in Bradford-on-Avon South with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bradford-on-Avon South has an estimated population of 4,505 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradford-on-Avon South average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradford-on-Avon South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradford-on-Avon South a safe place to live?
Bradford-on-Avon South recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,470th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bradford-on-Avon South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Bradford-on-Avon South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradford-on-Avon South was up 8% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 268 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradford-on-Avon South?
About 4,505 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradford-on-Avon South?
Bradford-on-Avon South 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.