Crime in Bidford-on-Avon: statistics, rates and trends
409 crimes were recorded in Bidford-on-Avon in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bidford-on-Avon at a glance
- Crime trends in Bidford-on-Avon
- Types of crime in Bidford-on-Avon
- Bidford-on-Avon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bidford-on-Avon
- Streets with the most crime in Bidford-on-Avon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bidford-on-Avon
- Demographics of Bidford-on-Avon
- Questions about crime in Bidford-on-Avon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), anti-social behaviour (105) and public order (29) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,076th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bidford-on-Avon | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 409 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.1 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,557 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bidford-on-Avon peaked in the year to August 2020 (563 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (377). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 409 | 54.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 386 | 51.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 50.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 377 | 49.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 460 | 60.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 74.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 447 | 59.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 447 | 59.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (53% below) and public order (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 105 and public order rose from 23 to 29, while criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 24 and burglary fell from 31 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 22.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bidford-on-Avon; the highest is Stratford-upon-Avon (112.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Wellesbourne (44.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester | 590 | 94.8 | +75% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +109% |
| Evesham | 2,699 | 92.8 | +71% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | +20% |
| Redditch | 7,030 | 93.0 | +72% |
| Pershore | 816 | 92.6 | +71% |
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -18% |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 380 | 58.5 | +8% |
Of the 2 areas within Bidford-on-Avon, Bidford East had the highest crime rate (65.0 per 1,000) and Bidford West the lowest (27.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidford East | Neighbourhood | 5,388 | 350 | 65.0 |
| Bidford West | Neighbourhood | 2,169 | 59 | 27.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Bidford-on-Avon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Copenhagen Way” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Copenhagen Way | 24 |
| On or near Ash Place | 23 |
| On or near Wessons Road | 18 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 14 |
| On or near Longford Close | 13 |
| On or near Oak Place | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Elm Place | 10 |
| On or near Laxton Way | 10 |
| On or near Mirabelle Close | 10 |
Of the 304 crimes in Bidford-on-Avon with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 59.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 4.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bidford-on-Avon has an estimated population of 7,557 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bidford-on-Avon average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bidford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bidford-on-Avon a safe place to live?
Bidford-on-Avon recorded 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,076th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bidford-on-Avon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Bidford-on-Avon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bidford-on-Avon was up 6% on the year before: 409 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bidford-on-Avon?
About 7,557 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bidford-on-Avon?
Bidford-on-Avon is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.