Total Crime Rate
78.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blenheim Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bidford East , and the 100th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blenheim Close (B50 4HW) in the last 12 months was 78.1 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% higher 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -88.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 45.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blenheim Close (B50 4HW), 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 | Elm Place | — |
| 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mason Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sallieforth Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Poplars | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Russet Way | Under investigation |
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