Wixams Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a striking anomaly in Wixams’ crime profile, with violent crimes accounting for 50% of all incidents—a sharp contrast to the typically balanced mix of property and violent crime seen in many UK areas. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, 63.2% below the UK average of 7.6, highlights the area’s consistently low levels of criminal activity. This figure, however, masks a nuanced picture: while property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain exceptionally low (70% and 79% below UK averages respectively), violent crimes have emerged as the dominant category. This skew may be partly explained by the area’s urban character within Bedford, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher reports of violence and sexual offences. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as March’s transition to spring—marked by longer evenings and the clocks changing—may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and, by extension, crime. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) further reinforces the area’s safety, though this remains 52% below the UK average. With only 22 crimes reported across the month, Wixams continues to demonstrate that its built-up environment, combined with strong community ties, may act as a deterrent to criminal activity. This data underscores the need for continued vigilance in maintaining these low crime levels, while also highlighting the importance of addressing the specific factors that contribute to the prominence of violent crimes in the area.

March 2023 saw a stark contrast between crime types in Wixams, with violent crimes making up 50% of all incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes. This shift in the crime mix is consistent with the area’s position as a built-up district within Bedford, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher reports of violence and sexual offences. Violent crime in Wixams (1.4 per 1,000) is 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relatively safer profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, also remains 52% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are present, their rates (0.1 per 1,000) are 70% and 79% below UK averages respectively, indicating that the area’s built-up nature may deter certain types of crime. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low prevalence of theft and burglary, which may reflect the area’s secure housing and community monitoring efforts.

In March 2023, Wixams recorded 22 crimes across its population of 7,996 residents, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 363 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, with no single resident facing an unusually high risk. On a daily basis, the local police recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This daily count provides a tangible reference for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Wixams remains consistently low. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, Wixams’ rate is 63.2% lower, a disparity that may partly reflect the area’s built-up nature within Bedford, where community cohesion and infrastructure could contribute to reduced criminal activity. The low numbers suggest that the area’s demographic profile and urban planning likely play a role in maintaining this safety record, though further analysis would be required to confirm such links.