Wixams Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime dominated the crime profile in Wixams during August 2024, accounting for 51.5% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—50.0% below the UK average of 8.2—the area’s safety record remains strikingly favourable. The majority of crimes fell into the violence and sexual offences category, a trend consistent with Wixams’ character as a largely residential area with a mix of family homes and newer developments. This pattern is likely influenced by the community’s demographics, where the presence of schools and family-oriented housing may contribute to lower rates of property crime but higher rates of interpersonal incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees fluctuations in crime as temporary residents and visitors move through the area. While tourism may increase the risk of burglary in empty homes, the overall low crime rate suggests that local policing and community engagement efforts are effective. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, declined sharply by 55.6% compared to July, a shift that may reflect the summer’s extended daylight hours and community activities. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft—now 233% above the UK average—raises questions about the adequacy of cycle parking and security measures in the area. This anomaly, though small in scale, underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific locations. Overall, Wixams’ crime picture illustrates a balance between stability and emerging challenges, with the area’s low overall rate continuing to position it as one of the safer built-up areas within Bedford.

August 2024 marked a 100% surge in bicycle theft, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, far outpaced the UK average by 233%, highlighting a potential gap in local security measures for cyclists. Meanwhile, violent crime increased slightly by 6.3%, from 16 to 17 incidents, though this remained 22% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both saw steep declines—55.6% and 62.5% respectively—suggesting a possible seasonal shift in community dynamics during the summer months. The breakdown also reveals Wixams’ violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 22% lower than the UK average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s lower population density and the presence of family-oriented housing stock. For residents, the 100% rise in bicycle theft offers a tangible reminder to secure cycles in public spaces.

August 2024 saw a 44.0% drop in Wixams’ crime rate compared to July, falling from 7.4 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during summer months, where increased community activity and daylight hours may deter certain offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime for every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 242 residents, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate against the local population. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Wixams’ 4.1 rate represents a 50.0% reduction, underscoring its relative safety. This contrast is particularly marked in violent crime, where the area’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average. However, the localised spike in bicycle theft—233% above the UK average—suggests vulnerabilities in specific areas, such as cycling infrastructure or parking security, that warrant further attention.