Wixams Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wixams' crime profile in October 2025 reveals a stark outlier: 'Other crime' surged to 3 incidents, 135% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This anomaly, coupled with the area's overall rate of 3.8 per 1,000—50.6% below the national average—illustrates a community where most crime types are significantly under the UK benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all crimes (14 incidents), yet their rate (1.8 per 1,000) remains 32% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (6 incidents, 20.0% of total), is 37% below the UK rate, reflecting a broader trend of lower property-related crimes. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, though the area's low crime rate suggests resilience against typical seasonal spikes. Wixams' built-up nature, likely characterised by planned residential and commercial zones, may contribute to its lower burglary rates (0.1 per 1,000) and reduced anti-social behaviour, despite the 'Other crime' spike. This data underscores a combination of local infrastructure, policing, and community dynamics that keeps crime levels well below national averages.

October 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'Other crime' (from 1 to 3 incidents), a category that is 135% above the UK average. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 12 to 6) and a 22.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 18 to 14). The shift in crime mix highlights a notable reduction in violent incidents, which now account for 46.7% of total crimes—below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also rose by 50% (from 2 to 3), though it remains just 5% below the UK rate. Residents may find the 1-in-267 resident monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, offering a tangible benchmark for understanding local crime dynamics.

Wixams' crime rate in October 2025 (3.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 26.9% decline from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting Wixams' consistently lower crime profile. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 267 residents over the course of October—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while low, remains a focal point for local authorities. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Wixams' crime burden is significantly lighter than the national average, with the 50.6% gap reinforcing its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Bedford. This consistency, despite seasonal factors like darker evenings, suggests effective community policing or environmental design that mitigates crime risks.