Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wootton (Bedford) during June 2024 reveals a distinct profile, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 45.2% of all reported incidents. This is followed by violence and sexual offences at 22.6%, and other theft at 12.9%, creating a pattern that diverges from the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents is 59.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the area’s demographic makeup. The prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which is 7% below the UK average, may reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area within Bedford, where community interactions and local events could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal factors may also play a role: the start of summer, with longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in nearby rural areas, could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour, particularly in public spaces. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in violence and sexual offences—75% below the UK average—suggests a reduction in interpersonal conflicts, linked to the closure of schools or the transition into summer holidays. Other theft, though rising by 100%, remains significantly below national rates, indicating that while property-related crimes are present, they are not a major concern in Wootton. The low levels of burglary, public order offences, and vehicle crime further differentiate this area from the UK average, where these categories often contribute to higher overall rates. This suggests a unique combination of factors, including community engagement, local infrastructure, and the absence of high-risk environments such as major retail hubs or dense nightlife areas, which are typically associated with higher rates of certain crimes.

June 2024 saw a 75% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 8 to 14 incidents. This surge, while notable, remains 7% below the UK average for the same category. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 56.3%, from 16 to 7, a decrease that positions the area 75% below the UK average for this category. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from 2 to 4 incidents—a 100% increase—though it remains 31% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, which had been absent in May, reappeared in June with one reported incident. This shift in crime mix suggests a seasonal realignment, with anti-social behaviour potentially linked to the start of summer and increased social activity. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling violent crime may indicate a shift in focus from interpersonal conflicts to community-level disruptions, a pattern consistent with other built-up areas in the UK during early summer.

Wootton (Bedford) recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 in June 2024, an 8.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued reduction in criminal activity, though the area remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to roughly one crime per day for a population of 9,465. Over the course of June, this equated to one reported crime for every 305 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of crime relative to the local population. When compared to the UK average, Wootton’s crime rate is 59.8% lower, highlighting its status as a comparatively safer area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces this, with the monthly exposure rate underscoring that most residents are unlikely to experience crime during any given month. These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Bedford, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to the sustained decline in reported incidents.