Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wadleys Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bidford East , and the 125th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wadleys Close (B50 4FH) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower than the Bidford East average (63.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wadleys Close (B50 4FH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Laxton Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Elm Place (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bidford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Russet Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greengage Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greengage Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greengage Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greengage Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nelson Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Poplars | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elm Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sallieforth Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greengage Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mason Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Russet Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oak Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lambourne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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