Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Wootton (Bedford) recorded 18 crimes across a population of 9,465, resulting in a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 71.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to the national context. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 44.4% of total), followed by vehicle crime (4, 22.2%) and public order offences (3, 16.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up district within Bedford, where urban planning and community policing could contribute to lower overall crime rates. The winter season, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may also play a role in shaping these figures—reducing opportunities for crimes that rely on public spaces or prolonged outdoor exposure. While violence and sexual offences dominate, their rate remains 62% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors that limit such incidents. Vehicle crime, though rising by 100% from the previous month, still lags behind the UK average by 8%, indicating that local conditions may not fully align with broader national trends. This data highlights a combination of seasonal rhythms, urban infrastructure, and policing efforts in maintaining Wootton’s relatively low crime profile.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of winter holidays or changes in vehicle usage patterns. Public order offences also doubled from zero to three, a shift that could indicate heightened activity in public spaces during the pre-spring lull. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, at 8 incidents (44.4% of total), yet this rate was 62% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, while rising, still fell short of the UK average by 8%, highlighting a localised trend. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Wootton, where small fluctuations can be influenced by both environmental and seasonal factors.

In February 2025, Wootton (Bedford) maintained a stable crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 9,465, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 526 residents over the course of the month—a rarity that underscores the area’s relative safety. While this monthly exposure is a local metric only, it provides residents with a tangible sense of how infrequent crime is in their community. The built-up nature of Wootton within Bedford may contribute to this pattern, as urban areas often see more concentrated policing and community engagement efforts that can reduce crime visibility. However, the absence of a daily UK comparison means this local context remains distinct and self-contained.