Bradford-on-Avon is among the top 10 safest small towns in Wiltshire, and is the 81st most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bradford-on-Avon in 2021 was 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Wiltshire's overall crime rate, coming in 38% lower than the Wiltshire rate of 53 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bradford-on-Avon is the 175th safest small town, and the 4,939th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2021, Bradford-on-Avon was the worst small town in Wiltshire for bicycle theft, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.30 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2021 was also a bad month for Bradford-on-Avon residents, when it was Wiltshire's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.10 per 1,000 residents. Bradford-on-Avon recorded 2 reports of theft from the person during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.20 the worst small town for theft from the person in Wiltshire that month.
The most common crimes in Bradford-on-Avon are violence and sexual offences, with 186 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 28% higher than 2020's figure of 133 offences and a difference of 5.29 from 2020's crime rate of 13. Bradford-on-Avon's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 100% from 2020's figure of 2 crimes.
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51% lower, regional crime rate
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97% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Bradford-on-Avon is 51% lower than the South West and 97% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Bradford-on-Avon represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 388 |
| 2020 | 39 | 390 |
| 2019 | 46 | 457 |
| 2018 | 47 | 470 |
| 2017 | 46 | 457 |
| 2016 | 43 | 431 |
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| Bradford-on-Avon | Wiltshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 165 | 16.48 | 15,273 | 21.16 | 28% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.50 | 617 | 0.85 | 70% safer |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.40 | 1,598 | 2.21 | 58% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 55 | 5.49 | 4,970 | 6.89 | 26% safer |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.10 | 1,120 | 1.55 | 41% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.70 | 740 | 1.03 | 47% safer |
| Other Theft | 29 | 2.90 | 2,888 | 4.00 | 38% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.10 | 358 | 0.50 | 400% safer |
| Public Order | 37 | 3.70 | 3,665 | 5.08 | 37% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.50 | 273 | 0.38 | 24% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.80 | 2,487 | 3.45 | 92% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.30 | 199 | 0.28 | 7% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 1.70 | 1,883 | 2.61 | 54% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 186 | 18.58 | 17,724 | 24.56 | 32% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick | 9 | 0.43 | 8914% safer |
| Stratton St Margaret | 24 | 1.06 | 3557% safer |
| Blunsdon St Andrew | 360 | 21.22 | 83% safer |
| Corsham | 468 | 34.14 | 14% safer |
| Tidworth | 474 | 36.20 | 7% safer |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 388 | 38.76 | - |
| Wootton Bassett | 556 | 42.30 | 8% more dangerous |
| Highworth | 349 | 43.52 | 11% more dangerous |
| Calne | 805 | 43.73 | 11% more dangerous |
| Melksham Without | 399 | 44.52 | 13% more dangerous |
| Laverstock | 400 | 44.75 | 13% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Greenland Mills | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Bridge Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Berryfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cemetery Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woolley Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Elms Cross Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chanterelle Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near St Margaret'S Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Mythern Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Huntingdon Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Widbrook View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Spencers Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St Laurence Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Upper Regents Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Baileys Barn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Silver Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.40 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.60 | 0.60 | 1.0 | 0.70 | No change |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.20 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.50 | 1.0 | - | 0.50 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.30 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon | 38.76 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 42% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 53% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 57% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 65% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 69% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 74% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford-on-Avon | 388 | 39 | First |
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% |
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