Wixams Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wixams' crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 1.4% above the UK average of 7.3. The local profile shows a stark imbalance between violent and property crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 55.9% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for the same category, which sits at 2.6 per 1,000 (60% below Wixams' 4.1 per 1,000). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely contributes to patterns observed in the data. Violent crime spikes often correlate with the convergence of high foot traffic in retail areas and the reduced visibility of public spaces during winter months. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remained a persistent concern, with 11.9% of total crimes falling into this category. The relatively low incidence of property crime—only 18% of total crimes—suggests a community with lower rates of burglary and vehicle crime compared to national benchmarks, though this may reflect Wixams' built-up area character rather than inherent safety. The month's data also highlights a marked contrast between rising violent crime and declining property crime, with shoplifting rates 84% below the UK average. These patterns warrant further contextual analysis, particularly as they align with the area's proximity to Bedford's retail hubs and the seasonal rhythm of November's consumer activity.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 135.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 14 to 33 incidents. This surge, though alarming, occurred against a backdrop of notable decreases in other categories: vehicle crime fell 33.3% (3 to 2), and 'other crime' dropped 66.7% (3 to 1). The shift in crime mix is striking, with violent crime now dominating the local profile at 55.9% of all reported incidents—compared to 18% for property crimes. This divergence from the UK average is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which are 60% higher than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting in Wixams is 84% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or retail security measures. The increase in drug-related crimes—doubling from 0 to 1 incident—is a small but noteworthy shift that may reflect seasonal factors or isolated incidents. For residents, the most immediately relevant data point is the 84% gap in shoplifting rates compared to the UK, which could indicate the effectiveness of local retail crime prevention strategies.

Wixams' crime rate in November 2025 (7.4 per 1,000) represents a 96.8% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This dramatic rise, while concerning, must be contextualised within the daily crime profile: an average of 2 crimes reported per day in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 136 residents—a figure that, while not excessively high, underscores the need for sustained community engagement. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Wixams' crime profile is neither exceptionally high nor low when compared to national benchmarks, with the exception of violent crime. For instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences (4.1 per 1,000) is 60% above the UK average, yet other categories like burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) are aligned with or below national levels. This contrast highlights the importance of targeted interventions in violent crime hotspots, particularly given the seasonal context of November. The 96.8% month-on-month increase also raises questions about transient factors—such as the timing of Bonfire Night or the post-Black Friday retail environment—that may have influenced reporting patterns or actual criminal activity. Residents should note that while the overall rate has risen sharply, the daily crime count remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres.