Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wootton (Bedford), just 1.9 crimes were reported in January 2025, placing the area 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and other crime (11.1%). These figures suggest a community where violent incidents, though present, remain a minority concern relative to broader UK patterns. January’s seasonal context—post-holiday lulls, reduced retail activity, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the subdued crime environment. The area’s low property crime rate (3 incidents) and minimal vehicle crime (2 incidents) further support the notion of a tightly knit, possibly suburban or semi-rural setting where opportunities for theft are limited. While violent crime remains the most significant category, its share of total incidents (9 out of 18) is still lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000). This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may play a role in mitigating more severe crimes. The absence of major property or vehicle crime spikes aligns with the area’s likely low population density and limited commercial activity outside of core residential zones.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents) and other crime doubling (from 0 to 2). This contrasts with a 60% decline in vehicle crime (from 5 to 2), possibly reflecting reduced traffic volumes during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences also rose slightly by 12.5% (8 to 9), though they remain significantly below the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000). The dominance of violent crime—accounting for half of all incidents—suggests that localised tensions or specific risk factors may require targeted attention. For residents, the 1.9 per 1,000 rate translates to a 1-in-526 chance of experiencing a crime during the month, a figure that underscores the area’s safety relative to national standards. Anti-social behaviour’s sharp increase, while concerning, may be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather driving more indoor social interactions or the post-holiday adjustment period. Meanwhile, the drop in vehicle crime aligns with typical January trends, where reduced outdoor activity and fewer commuters may limit opportunities for such offences. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring local conditions alongside broader statistical trends.

Compared to the previous month (December 2024), January 2025 saw a 33.3% decrease in the overall crime rate, dropping from 2.9 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline underscores a sustained trend of low crime levels in Wootton (Bedford), with the area’s rate remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 18 total crimes reported in January equate to approximately one incident per day—a figure that, while not negligible, is far lower than the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 526 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low by UK standards. With a population of 9,465, this means that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during the month. The drop in vehicle crime (from 5 to 2 incidents) and the absence of major property crime spikes further illustrate the area’s stability. These figures, when contextualised against the UK average, suggest that Wootton’s built-up area within Bedford benefits from factors such as effective community policing, limited commercial activity, or a demographic profile that inherently reduces crime risk. For residents, the combination of a 33.3% monthly decline and a 73.2% gap from the UK average reinforces the perception of Wootton as a relatively safe place to live, even if occasional spikes in anti-social behaviour or violent incidents occasionally disrupt this trend.