Wiltshire Police

Is Bradford On Avon Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Bradford On Avon Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,653 crimes
40 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,653 Crimes (last 36 months)
51.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓10.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,653 total crimes recorded in Bradford On Avon Town

Violent Crime
500 30.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
322 19.5%
Shoplifting
290 17.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
141 8.5%
Public Order
126 7.6%
Other Theft
85 5.1%
Vehicle Crime
57 3.4%
Burglary
45 2.7%
Other Crime
26 1.6%
Bicycle Theft
19 1.1%
Drugs
18 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
14 0.8%
Theft from Person
8 0.5%
Robbery
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bradford On Avon Town — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford On Avon Town safe?

Bradford On Avon Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. 533 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Bradford On Avon Town has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Bradford On Avon Town in the last 12 months?

533 crimes were recorded in Bradford On Avon Town in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 10.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (598 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Bradford On Avon Town?

The most common crime in Bradford On Avon Town is Violent Crime, with 500 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 93.8% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Bradford On Avon Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bradford On Avon Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Bradford On Avon Town?

Bradford On Avon Town has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bradford On Avon Town compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Bradford On Avon Town has a safety score of 40/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Bradford On Avon Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bradford On Avon Town?

51.2% of crimes in Bradford On Avon Town resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Bradford On Avon Town?

500 violent crimes were recorded in Bradford On Avon Town in the last 12 months, representing 93.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 322 incidents.

When was the crime data for Bradford On Avon Town last updated?

The crime data for Bradford On Avon Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bradford On Avon Town with other areas?

You can compare Bradford On Avon Town with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.