Wixams Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes in Wixams in October 2023, making this category the most significant contributor to the area’s overall crime profile. At 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate remains 48.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends may be partly explained by Wixams’ character as a planned residential development within Bedford, where commercial activity is limited and community cohesion is strong. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—could have influenced patterns, though no direct correlation with specific crime types is evident. Violent crimes, at 2.0 per 1,000, were 26% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000) were also significantly lower than national benchmarks. Property crimes, which accounted for 33% of total incidents, showed a more balanced distribution compared to violent crimes but remained below the UK average for burglary and vehicle crime. The data suggests a low-risk environment for residents, with no major spikes in theft or public disorder offences despite the month’s seasonal factors. This pattern aligns with Wixams’ status as a relatively new built-up area, where infrastructure and policing may contribute to sustained low crime levels.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories compared to September, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 2), and bicycle theft rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). These shifts indicate a potential uptick in property-related offences, though the overall crime rate still remains 48.8% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 48.5% of all reported incidents—contrasts with the national trend, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller share of total offences. This anomaly may be linked to local factors such as community demographics or policing strategies, though further data would be needed to confirm. Residents should note that while violent crimes were the most common category, they remained 26% below the UK average for this type, suggesting that Wixams continues to perform better than the national norm in this area. The increase in criminal damage and arson could be tied to seasonal activities such as Halloween.

The crime rate in Wixams rose by 50.2% in October 2023 compared to September, moving from 2.8 to 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, still places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Wixams recorded approximately one crime per day in October—a rate that would equate to one reported incident for roughly every 242 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low. With a population of 7,996, the area’s relatively small size contributes to the manageable scale of incidents. The previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000 highlights the volatility of crime statistics, as seasonal factors and local events can influence reporting patterns. Despite the upward trend, Wixams continues to demonstrate resilience compared to the UK average, with all major crime categories—violent, property, and public order—remaining below national benchmarks. This consistency suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be sustaining the area’s low crime profile.