Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wootton (Bedford)'s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 15.9% increase from the previous month, remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (30.6%) and vehicle crime (11.1%). The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools out, festivals, and tourism—may partly explain these patterns. The high prevalence of anti-social behaviour could be linked to increased social interactions during events, while the relatively low rate of violence compared to the UK average (61% below) suggests the area's safer environment. Vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, showed a notable surge, which may reflect changes in local activity patterns or enforcement priorities. The overall crime rate remains consistent with Wootton's character as a built-up area within Bedford, where community-focused policing and limited urban density likely contribute to lower crime levels. The UK-wide comparison highlights the area's exceptional safety. month-on-month increase warrants attention to emerging trends.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident to four. This spike, though small in absolute terms, represents the largest month-on-month swing in the area. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 75%, with 14 incidents recorded—nearly double the previous month's total. This category remains the most common crime type, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents. The 61% gap between Wootton's violence and sexual offences rate (1.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (3.0 per 1,000) illustrates the area's relative safety in this category. Criminal damage and arson fell by 40%, from five to three incidents, though this decrease may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. The 82% shortfall in other theft compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests that personal property crimes remain uncommon in this built-up area. Residents may find the 300% rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate a shift in local criminal activity patterns.

Wootton's crime rate rose by 15.9% from 3.3 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, marking the first upward movement in the year. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns rather than an outright surge. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their risk. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 263 residents, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Wootton's relative safety, even as local trends evolve. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 36 total crimes reported in July represent a small proportion of the area's 9,465 residents, reinforcing the notion that crime remains a rare occurrence in this built-up area. However, the 15.9% increase from the previous month suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.