Bradford-on-Avon Crime Overview
Bradford-on-Avon is among the top 10 safest small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 84th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bradford-on-Avon in 2020 was 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 34% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bradford-on-Avon is the 234th safest small town, and the 4,603rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2020, Bradford-on-Avon was the worst small town in Wiltshire for bicycle theft, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2020 was also a bad month for Bradford-on-Avon residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for burglary, recording 7 crimes at a rate of 0.70 per 1,000 residents. Bradford-on-Avon recorded 4 reports of other crime during September 2020, making its crime rate of 0.40 the worst small town for other crime in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Bradford-on-Avon are violence and sexual offences, with 133 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 13. This is 2.3% higher than 2019's figure of 130 offences and a difference of 0.30 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Bradford-on-Avon's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 250% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Bradford-on-Avon to other towns and cities
See how Bradford-on-Avon shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Bradford-on-Avon and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Bradford-on-Avon Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Bradford-on-Avon This Year
| Bradford-on-Avon | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 148 | 14.79 | 14,474 | 20.06 | 36% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 11 | 1.10 | 526 | 0.73 | 34% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.60 | 1,947 | 2.70 | 3.8% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 77 | 7.69 | 4,907 | 6.80 | 12% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.00 | 1,534 | 2.13 | 113% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.00 | 831 | 1.15 | 15% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 2.30 | 2,830 | 3.92 | 70% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.20 | 293 | 0.41 | 105% safer |
| Public Order | 37 | 3.70 | 3,362 | 4.66 | 26% safer |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.20 | 2,458 | 3.41 | 19% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.20 | 205 | 0.28 | 40% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 1.70 | 2,186 | 3.03 | 78% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 133 | 13.29 | 16,322 | 22.62 | 70% safer |
Crime in Bradford-on-Avon Compared To Wiltshire
Bradford-on-Avon Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick | 508 | 24.08 | 62% safer |
| Stratton St Margaret | 660 | 29.24 | 33% safer |
| Blunsdon St Andrew | 535 | 31.53 | 24% safer |
| Corsham | 447 | 32.61 | 19% safer |
| Tidworth | 485 | 37.04 | 5% safer |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 390 | 38.96 | - |
| Marlborough | 343 | 40.20 | 3.1% more dangerous |
| Wroughton | 328 | 40.99 | 5.0% more dangerous |
| Melksham Without | 387 | 43.18 | 10% more dangerous |
| Calne | 795 | 43.19 | 10% more dangerous |
| Highworth | 347 | 43.27 | 10% more dangerous |
Bradford-on-Avon Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.60 | 0.40 | 1.6 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.90 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 6 | 4.5 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | Getting worse |
Changes In Bradford-on-Avon's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Bradford-on-Avon to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon | 38.96 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 42% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 50% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 53% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 60% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 62% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Bradford-on-Avon's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon | 390 | 39 | First |
Crime in Bradford-on-Avon During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bradford-on-Avon change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Bradford-on-Avon saw a 400% increase in shoplifting. Bradford-on-Avon saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during April, when it fell by 83% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -35% | -44% | +8% | -7% | -6% | +121% | -11% | -41% | -50% | -50% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | -75% | -50% | -75% | - | -63% | -50% | +150% | - | -71% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -43% | -83% | -63% | +33% | - | -17% | - | -27% | -38% | +200% |
| Drugs | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -40% | - | - | - | -50% | -75% | - | - | -25% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +300% | +200% | - | -33% | -33% | -33% | -17% | +33% | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | -38% | - | - | +50% | +50% | - | +100% | - | +400% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | -67% | +150% | - | - | - | +50% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | -21% | +36% | +57% | -17% | +100% | -27% | +50% | -18% | -25% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bradford-on-Avon
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Bradford-on-Avon's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021