Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Wootton (Bedford) maintained a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 80.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s consistently low level of criminal activity, a trend that may be influenced by its built-up yet relatively sparse population density compared to larger urban centres. The crime breakdown reveals a clear dominance of violent offences, with 7 incidents reported (accounting for 50% of total crimes), compared to 3 property-related incidents (21.4%). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 73% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s character as a suburban or semi-rural built-up zone with fewer high-traffic commercial hubs or nightlife venues. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.3% of incidents, though this category also fell significantly below national averages. Seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year may have contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, with the return of students and staff influencing both violent and anti-social behaviour rates. The low crime rate, coupled with the dominance of violent over property crimes, suggests a combination of local demographics, policing strategies, and environmental factors. While direct causal links, the area’s stability in maintaining low crime levels amid seasonal transitions indicates a resilient safety framework.

September 2024 saw a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (7 incidents) outnumbering property crimes (3 incidents) by more than double. This imbalance suggests a possible increase in interpersonal conflicts or a decrease in property-related offences. Violent crime rates in Wootton were 73% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, with 0.7 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast may reflect the area’s lower population density or effective community policing strategies. Meanwhile, month-on-month changes revealed a 100% increase in burglary, public order offences, and ‘other crime’ categories. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 85.7% (from 14 to 2), a decline that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year and reduced nightlife activity as nights draw in. Residents may find the 80.5% gap between Wootton’s crime rate and the UK average a reassuring statistic, particularly given the area’s low overall numbers.

Wootton (Bedford) recorded a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a 54.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 80.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low level of criminal activity relative to its population of 9,465. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 676 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to broader UK trends, where higher population density and urbanisation typically correlate with more frequent crime reporting. The low crime density suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and environmental factors such as well-lit public spaces or strong neighbourly networks that may contribute to deterrence. While the exact reasons, the sustained low rate indicates a stable, possibly improving, safety profile for residents.