Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Wootton (Bedford) maintained a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 65% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of incidents reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the statistics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property-related incidents, which made up 26.9% of the total. This imbalance suggests a shift in crime patterns, with interpersonal violence emerging as the primary concern. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may contribute to this trend, as increased social interaction and the influx of new residents could heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, fell to 19.2% of incidents, a decline that may be influenced by the transition from summer to autumn, with fewer outdoor gatherings. The area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 63% below the national benchmark. These figures highlight Wootton's unique position as a low-crime area, even as specific categories like robbery show local anomalies. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in this month may reflect broader social dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions and the potential for increased conflict in shared spaces.

September 2023 saw a 30% increase in violent crimes, rising from 10 to 13 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall downward trend in the area. Robbery and vehicle crime both doubled compared to August, with two incidents each, marking a 100% month-on-month increase in these categories. This rise in property-related crimes may reflect the start of the academic year, as increased foot traffic and vehicle movement in the area could contribute to such incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 58.3%, from 12 to 5 incidents, a decline that may be linked to the seasonal transition and reduced outdoor activity. Robbery in Wootton was 100% above the UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a discrepancy that highlights the area's unique crime profile. For residents, the sharp rise in violent crimes serves as a key indicator of local safety trends, suggesting a need for continued vigilance during the autumn period.

Wootton (Bedford) recorded 26 crimes in September 2023, a 27.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as September marks the end of the summer period and the start of the academic year, which may temporarily lower outdoor activity in some areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate relative to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 364 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Wootton. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The contrast with the UK average further highlights the area's distinct position, with crime rates remaining consistently lower than national benchmarks despite the month-on-month fluctuations observed in specific categories.