Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 in Wootton (Bedford) saw a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 76.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Wootton’s relative safety compared to national trends, though local patterns reveal a combination of factors. The dominant crime category was anti-social behaviour, contributing 27.8% of the total incidents, closely followed by violence and sexual offences at the same proportion. These two categories together accounted for over half of all reported crimes, underscoring their significance in shaping the area’s crime profile. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—may have influenced patterns, as increased tourism and empty homes could have theoretically raised burglary risks. However, such offences were not prominently reported, suggesting that local measures or community vigilance may have mitigated these risks. The low overall crime rate aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within Bedford, where lower population density and strong community ties often contribute to reduced crime. This data reinforces the idea that Wootton’s crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where anti-social behaviour and violence tend to be more prevalent. The absence of significant property crime in the breakdown further contrasts with national trends, where theft and burglary often dominate. This suggests that Wootton’s built-up area, with a mix of residential and commercial properties, may have unique dynamics that limit opportunities for such offences.

August 2025 marked a 50.0% decrease in Wootton’s crime rate compared to the previous month, with anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both showing notable declines. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 64.3% (from 14 to 5 incidents), and violence and sexual offences fell by 54.5% (from 11 to 5). These reductions contrast with a 100.0% increase in other theft, which rose from one to two incidents. The crime mix in August shifted towards property-related offences, with other theft contributing 11.1% of the total, compared to 27.8% for anti-social behaviour and violence. Anti-social behaviour in Wootton remains 66% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences are 83% below the UK rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing or seasonal dynamics, may be contributing to the area’s lower violent crime rates. Residents may find the significant drop in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as this category often drives public concern.

Wootton (Bedford) recorded 18 crimes in August 2025, a 50.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This brings the area’s current crime rate to 1.9 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 526 residents, a figure that contextualises the low monthly exposure to crime for local households. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day, though this figure is specific to Wootton and does not represent national trends. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,465, the crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in smaller urban areas, where community engagement and local policing strategies often contribute to sustained decreases in crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of Wootton compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates tend to be higher due to greater population density and socioeconomic diversity.