Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes dominated Wootton's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 55% of all incidents, a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category. At 2.1 per 1,000 residents, Wootton's overall crime rate is 72.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relatively low levels of criminal activity. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (11 cases), followed by public order (2 cases) and vehicle crime (2 cases). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal crime rather than property-related incidents, which may be linked to local demographics or community dynamics. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween likely influenced the crime profile, though the low overall rate indicates that these factors have not driven significant spikes. The UK comparison highlights Wootton's performance, with violent crimes 55% below the national average and public order offences 62% below. The area's built-up nature within Bedford may contribute to lower property crime rates, as urban centres often see higher concentrations of retail and public spaces that can deter certain types of crime through surveillance and community engagement. However, the 25% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average hints at local challenges, tied to cycling infrastructure or parking arrangements. These data points collectively illustrate an area with a distinct crime profile, where interpersonal violence remains a concern but overall safety metrics align with broader trends of lower crime rates in smaller, more densely populated areas.

October witnessed a 100% increase in drugs-related offences, rising from zero to one incident, alongside a similar jump in vehicle crime and 'other crime' categories. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate potential emerging trends that warrant local awareness. Anti-social behaviour fell by 75% compared to the previous month, a marked decline that may reflect seasonal shifts or local initiatives. Violent crimes remained 55% below the UK average, despite making up 55% of Wootton's total incidents. This suggests a distinct local dynamic where violent crime, while proportionally significant, is still rare compared to national norms. The only category slightly above the UK average was bicycle theft, though the 25% gap is narrow and may be influenced by local factors such as cycling infrastructure.

Wootton's crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 5.0% from the previous month's 2.2 per 1,000 to 2.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 473 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a rate that places Wootton well below the UK average when scaled to its population. This suggests a relatively safe environment for residents, though the small number of incidents means statistical fluctuations can occur. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 20 reported crimes, the impact per resident is minimal, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile compared to broader UK trends.