Crime Rates at Smiths Close, Bidford On Avon, Alcester, B50 4PP

Smiths Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bidford East , and the 174th 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 Smiths Close (B50 4PP) in the last 12 months was 51.1 per 1,000 residents and was 19.7% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Smiths Close (B50 4PP), the main crime hotspot is near Crompton Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.