Wixams Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wixams, 5.3 crimes were reported in January 2025, placing the area 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 190 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile shows a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly 38% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson at 14.3% each. These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Bedford, where community dynamics and local infrastructure likely shape crime patterns. The post-holiday period in January, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, may have influenced the seasonal context. Violence and sexual offences in Wixams were 20% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national trend. However, criminal damage and arson in the area were 57% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as property characteristics or community engagement with anti-vandalism initiatives. The relatively low overall rate, despite variations in specific categories, indicates that Wixams maintains a safer environment than many parts of the UK, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address areas where crime exceeds national norms.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences doubling from two to four incidents—a 100% increase. This rise may be linked to post-holiday social dynamics or shifts in community activity patterns. Shoplifting also surged by 100%, moving from zero to five incidents, though the rate remained 3% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, aligning with the area’s lower-than-average rate of 0.4 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 38.1% of total incidents, compared to property crimes at 33.3%. This suggests a more pronounced presence of interpersonal offences than theft-related incidents, a trend consistent with Wixams’ built-up character. Criminal damage and arson in the area were 57% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability that may warrant targeted interventions. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences is a concrete data point to consider, as it could signal changes in local policing priorities or community behaviour that merit further attention.

Wixams’ crime rate in January 2025 rose by 10.5% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, yet it remains significantly below the UK average. This increase, though modest, highlights the dynamic nature of local crime trends even within a generally safe area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the population of 7,996. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 190 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for individuals living or working in Wixams. When scaled to the local population, the 5.3 per 1,000 rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson remain areas of concern. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while Wixams benefits from a lower overall crime rate, certain types of crime—such as criminal damage and arson—exceed national norms by a significant margin. This contrast between aggregate safety and specific vulnerabilities underscores the importance of tailored approaches to crime prevention that address both the broader picture and localized challenges.