Wixams Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Wixams during June 2024 reveals a distinct mix of offences that aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Bedford. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents is slightly above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a localised concentration of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 14.8% of crimes, but at a rate 29% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to increased public activity, which could explain the rise in violent and public order offences. However, the overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places Wixams significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting the area's generally low levels of criminal activity. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, were 31% above the UK average, linked to the dynamics of a built-up area with commercial or residential hubs. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, which accounted for only 25.9% of incidents, contrasts with many UK regions where property crime is more prevalent. This suggests that Wixams may have a unique social or demographic profile, influenced by its location within Bedford and the presence of specific community dynamics that prioritise addressing violent incidents over property-related crimes. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crimes are concentrated, while maintaining the area's strengths in reducing anti-social behaviour and other categories where Wixams performs below the UK average.

June 2024 saw a sharp increase in violent crimes, with 23 incidents reported—up 187.5% from May. This surge, which now accounts for 42.6% of total crimes, contrasts with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 for this category, placing Wixams 5% above the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour. to 8 incidents, remained 29% below the UK average, suggesting a possible focus on community policing or local initiatives. Public order offences rose 200% to 6, a category where Wixams is 31% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased public gatherings during the summer. Other thefts also spiked 200% to 3 incidents, a category where Wixams is 150% above the UK average, indicating a possible vulnerability in unsecured properties or retail areas. These shifts in crime mix highlight the need for targeted strategies to address rising violent and public order incidents while maintaining the area's strong performance in reducing anti-social behaviour.

Wixams' crime rate in June 2024 rose to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 68.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.0. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in the types of crimes being reported. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, consistent with the area's low overall rate but notable for the concentration of violent crimes. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the specific challenges of Wixams, where violent crimes now account for 42.6% of all reported incidents. The population-scaled perspective shows that despite the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime levels still well below the 8.2 per 1,000 UK benchmark. The rise in violent and sexual offences, however, suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces.