Wixams Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wixams’ crime rate in July 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.2% below the UK average of 8.3. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a 47.6% increase from June, the first monthly rise in the year. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (14 incidents), anti-social behaviour (9), and public order offences (4)—together accounted for 79.4% of all reported crimes. Violent crimes, though the most frequent category, remained significantly below the UK average for this type, which is 2.8 per 1,000. The summer season, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributed to the rise in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents, as outdoor spaces became more populated. However, the absence of major property crime—only six incidents in total—suggests that Wixams’ built-up area, which may have a higher proportion of residential properties compared to commercial zones, is currently experiencing a different crime dynamic. The low rate of vehicle crime (1 incident) and other theft (2 incidents) further reinforces the area’s status as relatively safe, though the sudden spikes in drug-related offences and criminal damage indicate areas requiring closer monitoring. Seasonal factors, such as the influx of visitors during festivals, may have influenced these trends. The overall crime picture for Wixams in July illustrates a balance between seasonal activity and the area’s inherent characteristics, such as its proximity to Bedford and the presence of community-focused infrastructure that may deter certain types of crime.

July 2023 marked a dramatic shift in Wixams’ crime profile, with three categories experiencing 100% month-on-month increases. Drug-related offences, bicycle theft, and criminal damage and arson all rose from zero to one or two incidents, reflecting a sudden spike in these areas. This contrasts sharply with a 50% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from two to one incident. The violent crime category remained the most prevalent, accounting for 41.2% of total offences, though it was 35% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was also 23% below the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of local activity and enforcement patterns. For residents, the surge in drug-related offences may signal a need for heightened awareness in areas with transient populations or during events that attract non-local attendees.

July 2023 saw a 47.6% increase in Wixams’ crime rate compared to June, rising from 2.9 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This marks the first monthly rise since earlier in the year. below the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly one incident per day over July, a figure that may feel more tangible when contextualised against the area’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 235 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided in this dataset. The shift from June to July may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during summer festivals. For residents, the 1-in-235 monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s current position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, despite the recent upward trend.